Listed Building Services

Transforming Historic Properties with Sensitive Design

As specialist listed buildings architects we combine deep heritage knowledge with contemporary design expertise to breathe new life into London's architectural treasures. We have extensive experience navigating the complex requirements of listed building renovations in conservation areas across Notting Hill, RBKC, Westminster, and Richmond.

We understand that listed buildings require a delicate balance between preservation and modernisation, ensuring these irreplaceable properties meet today's lifestyle demands while respecting their historic significance.

Our Listed Building Expertise

Grade I & II* Listed Buildings: Working with the most historically significant properties requiring exceptional care and specialist knowledge

Grade II Listed Buildings: The majority of listed properties, requiring sensitive restoration and thoughtful adaptation

Conservation Areas: Properties within designated historic areas subject to additional planning controls

Historic Building Types: Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, Tudor manor houses, converted churches, historic commercial buildings

Why Choose Specialist Listed Building Architects?

Listed building projects face unique challenges that require specialist expertise:

Complex Planning Requirements

  • Listed Building Consent applications requiring detailed heritage statements

  • Conservation Area Consent for demolition or significant alterations

  • Coordination with Historic England and conservation officers

  • Understanding of permitted development rights and Article 4 directions

Heritage Impact Assessments

  • Detailed analysis of historic fabric and significance

  • Justification for proposed alterations

  • Archaeological investigations where required

  • Traditional building surveys and condition assessments

Specialist Construction Knowledge

  • Traditional building materials and techniques

  • Lime mortars, horsehair plaster, and period joinery

  • Breathable wall systems and compatible insulation

  • Historic window restoration and secondary glazing solutions

Listed Building Project Showcase

Grade II Georgian Townhouse, Westminster

Challenge: Modernise 18th-century house while preserving original features
Solution: Careful restoration of period details with contemporary kitchen extension
Features: Restored sash windows, lime plaster repairs, underfloor heating, modern services discretely installed

Victorian Mansion, Notting Hill

Challenge: Convert large family home into contemporary living space
Solution: Opened ground floor layout while retaining decorative plasterwork
Features: Structural glass extension, restored original shutters, period bathroom suites with modern fittings

Tudor Cottage, Richmond

Challenge: Address structural issues while maintaining historic character
Solution: Traditional oak frame repairs with compatible insulation
Features: Thatched roof restoration, traditional lime pointing, oak beam repairs

Planning Authority Expertise

Our listed buildings architects have established relationships with conservation teams across West London.

Listed Building Consent Applications

Expert preparation and submission of listed building consent applications, including:

  • Detailed heritage statements

  • Design and access statements

  • Historic building surveys

  • Pre-application discussions with conservation officers

  • Appeal support if required

Historic England

  • Experience with Grade I and II* applications

  • Understanding of national heritage policies

  • Expertise in heritage at risk applications

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)

  • Local conservation area character assessments

  • Understanding of Article 4 directions

  • Experience with high-profile heritage projects

Westminster City Council

  • Knowledge of Westminster's diverse heritage assets

  • Experience with commercial to residential conversions

  • Understanding of tall building policies affecting historic areas

Richmond upon Thames

  • Rural and riverside conservation area expertise

  • Green Belt and heritage considerations

  • Traditional building techniques for local materials

Our Listed Building Services

Heritage Renovation and Restoration

Comprehensive restoration of listed buildings using traditional materials and techniques. We work with specialist craftspeople to repair and restore original features while sensitively introducing modern amenities.

Key Services:

  • Structural repairs using traditional methods

  • Window and door restoration

  • Historic plasterwork and decorative features

  • Roofing repairs with reclaimed materials

  • Damp-proofing solutions compatible with old buildings

Sensitive Modernisation

Thoughtfully integrate modern facilities into historic properties:

  • Discreet kitchen and bathroom installations

  • Central heating and electrical systems

  • Insulation solutions that protect historic fabric

  • Accessibility improvements where possible

  • Smart home technology integration

Extensions to Listed Buildings

Design contemporary extensions that complement rather than compete with historic architecture:

  • Glass box extensions providing contrast

  • Traditional materials creating seamless additions

  • Underground extensions preserving garden settings

  • Roof extensions within existing rooflines