Heritage Unlimited provides in-depth Historic Building Recordings for heritage assets in London and across the UK. Our experts use a combination of photography, laser scanning, photogrammetry and other field technologies in order to capture detailed information about historic buildings in their original state.
This data can then be used to provide an accurate record of the building in its current condition, in the event of future changes or damage. Our Historic Building Recordings are unique in that they provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of buildings which can be used to support research, conservation, planning and design decisions.
With our wealth of knowledge in this field, you can rest assured that Heritage Unlimited will provide reliable and accurate information about your heritage asset in order to ensure its preservation in the future. We pride ourselves in our dedication to providing detailed and informative Historic Building Recordings for all our clients. Our team of experts are passionate about the preservation of the UK’s historic buildings, and we strive to give you the best possible results in order to safeguard them for generations to come.
Get in touch to find out how Heritage Unlimited can help you in documenting your heritage asset.
Historic Building Recording Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a Historic Building Recording?
Historic Building Recordings provide in-depth documentation of a building in its current condition through the use of photography, laser scanning, photogrammetry and other field technologies in order to capture detailed information about the architecture and design features of the building in question. This data can then be used to provide an accurate record in the event of future changes or damage.
How can Historic Building Recordings be used?
Historic Building Recordings are unique in that they provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of buildings which can be used to support research, conservation, planning and design decisions. They also serve as a reliable reference in the event of future changes or damage to a building.
Is Heritage Unlimited experienced in providing Historic Building Recordings?
Yes, Heritage Unlimited is experienced in providing in-depth Historic Building Recordings for heritage assets in London and across the UK. Our team of experts use a combination of photography, laser scanning, photogrammetry and other field technologies in order to capture detailed information about historic buildings in their original state. We pride ourselves in our dedication to providing reliable and accurate Historic Building Recordings for all our clients.
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Our Heritage Services
We work with clients across a wide range of sectors, delivering tailored advice and specialist reports to support their projects. Speak with our specialists and advance your project with clarity, assurance, and confidence.
Conservation Area Appraisals
Heritage Unlimited can provide detailed and meaningful Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans.
Conservation Management Plans
Our expert team understands the unique historical context of each building, and our comprehensive plans help guide and manage future works to a heritage asset.
Development Advice & Design Guidance
Fully understanding the heritage constraints of your development at an early stage can save both time and money as more often than not, heritage is an afterthought.
Heritage Appeal Statements
If your application has been refused, an appeal can still help you achieve your goals. Appeals safeguard fairness in planning decisions and remain a vital route to securing a positive outcome.
Heritage Assessments
Our Heritage Assessments set out the significance of affected assets and the likely impact of your proposals. They support pre application discussions and help shape projects from the earliest stages.
Heritage Statements
Required for any application affecting a heritage asset, this document explains the asset’s significance, outlines proposed changes to its fabric or setting, and assesses them against statutory and NPPF tests.
Historic Building Recording
Often required as a planning condition, this work documents a building to one of four recording levels, from basic to highly detailed. We provide all levels of recording for listed and non designated heritage assets.
Listed Building Consent Applications
Are the formal process for making changes to a listed building and at Heritage Unlimited we can prepare, submit and monitor the application on your behalf.
Listed Building Survey & Repair Advice
At Heritage Unlimited our understanding of historic and traditional construction methods mean we are well versed in providing suitable repair solutions for historic buildings.
Energy Efficiency and Retrofit
Our ABBE Level 3 accredited experts advise on retrofitting historic buildings for enhanced energy efficiency, lower bills and emissions, while preserving building integrity.
Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments
At Heritage Unlimited, we deliver thorough desk-based archaeological assessments to fulfil local planning authority requirements for developments in Archaeological Priority Areas.
Planning Objections
Concerned or affected by a proposed development that impacts a listed building or conservation area? Heritage Unlimited can prepare policy-led planning objections on your behalf from inappropriate schemes.