Householder and Property

We work to secure development projects, the heritage permissions and consents required.

You can expect clear advice from the outset. Our work is evidence-led, enabling us to make a robust case for development. Where needed, we can help with shaping designs and creating high-quality solutions that work for our clients.

What we do:

  • Heritage Statements for planning and listed building consent

  • Advice on design, materials, and detailing

  • Heritage Impact Assessment

  • Setting analysis and mitigation advice

  • Design and Access Statements

  • Negotiation with planning and conservation officers

  • Scoping and Pre-application advice

  • Submission and management of applications

Why choose us:

We combine an expert knowledge of law and policy with simple practical advice that helps secure projects the go-ahead. Using a clear understanding of the significance of a heritage asset, we help our clients make an authoritative case for change.

The earlier we’re involved, the better! So feel free to contact us to arrange an initial consultation.

Projects

  • Extension of Grade II* listed building

    Another exceptional project working with Jonathan Hendry Architects. Locus secured planning permission and listed building consent for a modern extension to a 17th century Grade II* listed building and a comprehensive scheme of internal upgrade. Traditional working buildings, listed at Grade II, were extended to form a modern stable block and menage.

    The scheme was underpinned by a detailed Statement of Significance which allowed all stakeholders to convene around a viable scheme that gave the ailing property a new lease of life.

  • Grade I Townhouse Belgravia

    Working with property management company Cubitt & Bond, listed building consent and planning permission was secured for a scheme of minor works for a Grade I townhouse in Belgravia, London.

    We addressed concerns raised by the local authority regards works to the restrained appearance of the classically styled front elevation, working pragmatically with M&E consultants to mitigate impacts and gain consent.

  • Grade II Warehouse conversion

    Working with the Canal and Rivers Trust, Bloc Group and architects Franklin Ellis, we secured planning permission and listed building consent for the conversion and rooftop extension of the Grade II listed British Waterways building in Nottingham’s Canal Conservation Area.

    Blighted by previous changes of use, the £13m BTR scheme will bring 95 new homes to Nottingham’s waterside.

  • New home - Paragraph 84 house

    A terrific project for an exceptional dwelling in the open countryside.

    Working closely with our clients and their team, we helped secure permission for a stunning new home within an Arts and Crafts country estate that was host to multiple listed buildings.

    Our research and advice was key to developing a design narrative and securing support from the Design Panel.

  • Former School Redevelopment

    Working with The Planning Hub and Invicta Developments, Locus helped re-shape a previously rejected scheme for the partial demolition and redevelopment of The Old School House, Grantham.

    The school house was identified as a non-designated heritage asset and lay opposite a Grade II listed church.

    We undertook a characterisation of the Site and surrounding areas, offering design advice that secured planning permission for a revised scheme of 60 homes at Planning Committee.

  • City Centre Luxury - Chad Varah House

    Working with Jonathan Hendry Architects and CBH Construction, Locus took the lead on securing listed building consent, planning permission and scheduled monument consent for the conversion of Chad Varah House, a Grade II listed building nested between Lincoln’s Castle and Cathedral, into luxury apartments.

    The complex project included the conversion of the chapel to residential use, a large scale rear extension, and a new car park on a scheduled monument. The results speak for themselves!