Salmon Planning + Architecture offers specialist expertise in obtaining listed building consent and resolving heritage issues for historic buildings and sensitive sites. We provide tailored support to property owners and developers, helping them achieve planning success while safeguarding the character and setting of important heritage assets.
At Salmon Planning + Architecture, we specialise in offering expert guidance and support. Our chartered planning consultants and architects understand the intricacies of listed building consent and heritage matters and work closely with clients to achieve their development objectives.
Archaeology will influence the location of development and will affect the liklihood of gaining permission. You may be required to provide additional information such as an Archaeological Assessment and suitable mitigation. Seeking the support and advice of an archaeologist and a chartered planning expert is advised.
Being located within a Conservation Area can limit works that can be carried out under Permitted Development, for example additions to the roof and location of outbuildings. Seeking advice from a chartered planning consultant will help to identify restrictions imposed on you by living in a Conservation Area.
Whilst Listed Building indemnity insurance will cover the costs of Enforcement Action taken by the Local Planning Authority, these will not provide any form of protection in terms of a criminal prosecution which may ensue.
The List entry is a descriptive record not an exhaustive inventory of everything that is important about a Listed Building. Its purpose is to describe the asset and outline the reasons for designation, but it does not identify every feature of significance, nor does it specify exactly what is or is not “listed.” A common misconception is that only the elements mentioned in the List entry are protected. In reality, the entire building is listed, including its interior, exterior, curtilage structures, and any features, whether mentioned in the List description or not, that contribute to its special architectural or historic interest. This is why professional heritage advice is essential.
Yes. As the owner, you are liable for any unauthorised alterations made to the property, whether carried out in your ownership or not. It is advisable that your solicitor makes adequate enquiries regarding changes that have been made to a listed property during the conveyancing process.
If works to a listed building are likely to be acceptable, with or without modification, retrospective Listed Building Consent should be sought. Enlisting the advice of a heritage expert and chartered planning consultant will be helpful to determine an appropriate strategy to achieve Consent. If works are unacceptable and you have exhausted reaching any compromise with the Local Planning Authority, you will be vulnerable to Enforcement Action to rectify the breach, and in some cases, prosecution.
Yes. Listed Building Regulations relate both the interior and exterior of the house. As a rule of thumb, a Listed Building is the building itself, any object or structure fixed to it and any object or structure within the curtilage of a listed building that existed before 1 July 1948 and has a functional or historic association with the main building. These curtilage structures are treated as part of the listed building by law, even if they are not individually described in the list entry.
Listed Building Consent is required for all works to be carried out on a Listed Building (including internal alterations). These may involve changes, extensions or demolition that will affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest.
Listed buildings are not just historical artefacts; they are living parts of our communities that can continue to evolve. With Salmon Planning, you have a partner who respects the past and embraces the future, helping you confidently navigate the complex planning landscape. Our goal is to unlock the potential of your listed building, ensuring that it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
If you own a listed building and are considering development or alterations, contact us today to explore how we can support your plans.
5.0 rating of 17 reviews
I have found Salmon Planning to be a well-run, professional planning company who have always strived to go above and beyond to help their clients achieve their objectives.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
I’ve been using Dan Foster and his team for over 2 years now on my property developments, the level of service, support, and professionalism of each member forever seems to impress! They have saved me many times, highlighting (potentially expensive) issues I had missed and always listen to my ideas and questions with great patience . I cannot recommend this company more highly , if you need reliable advice/designs from a team for your projects definitely give Salmon Planning a call. They will tell you everything in black and white and explain all you need to know regarding the complete planning process from start to finish.
I was very pleased with the services and advice provided by Salmon Planning. I also thought the in-house architecture / drawing service worked well - saving costs, time and generally making things far more efficient. We managed to easily secure consent for something that I thought might be fraught with issues. Nigel is also very well informed on local / Somerset matters. Highly recommend!
Dan and the rest of his team at Salmon Planning were consumate professionals, dealing with every aspect of a sensitive, high profile, listed, town centre development, in a conservation area. Always available for every question I had … and I had a lot.I would, without a doubt ,call upon them for any future planning projects and would have no reservation whatsoever in recommending. Unquestionably 5 star - thank you.
I was extremely pleased by the service provided by Dan Foster at Salmon Planning Company. He provided advice in relation to securing planning approval for the conversion of a barn to a residential annexe, leading to a swift and successful outcome. His advice was timely, thorough and well reasoned and his effective communication with the planning authority led to an outcome which would not otherwise have been likely. The support provided proved to be money well spent.
Salmon Planning have secured planning permission for me for both holiday lodges and a new build pub and restaurant as well as for a new dwelling. The Salmon Planning team’s skill at handling complex planning applications and securing successful outcomes has been excellent. I would happily recommend their planning and architectural design teams.
Excellent all round service from Nigel and his knowledgeable and experienced team. I have recommended them to many people in the past and will continue to do so in the future as they listen, understand and work with clients to deliver achievable results.
I regularly contact Nigel Salmon for information and advice. He, and his colleagues, are always friendly and rapidly provide excellent advice and services. As a Chartered Surveyor myself, I appreciate the professionalism of this firm.
We had the pleasure of working with Matt and Dan from Salmon planning recently. They dealt with our planning application for a wrap around kitchen extension from idea to submission. They listened and came up with very helpful input. They are a useful mix of knowledgeable, practical and creative. They made the process straightforward, seamless and enjoyable. They dealt with all the laborious paperwork and liaised with other relevant bodies, leaving us to just contribute to the ideas and design. They are both extremely amiable and a pleasure to deal with. The process was affordable and I feel I got great value for money. Use them, you will be pleased you did.
The Salmon Planning Team assisted me with an assessment of development potential in the Conservation Area of a rural Oxfordshire village. The advice I received was extremely helpful both in its decisiveness and clarity and backed up by a very useful written report. I would be happy to recommend the company for those looking for a very experienced and professional planning-led team. I wish I had contacted a planning-led architectural firm first off rather than having expensive plans drawn up by an architect and then refused by the Local Authority! It would have been a much cheaper exercise.
We worked with Dan and Matt at Salmon Planning Company to secure planning permission for a double garage, workshop, and gym/yoga room. From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Their advice on both the planning and design stages was excellent, and they made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend their services!
It has been a real pleasure working with Matt and the team at Salmon Planning + Architecture. Throughout the process they have been consistently professional, prompt to respond, and genuinely helpful at every stage. A great team to work with, which I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Excellent end-to-end experience and advice for our listed property in Brighton. Would highly recommend
Prompt, professional and client-focused. Would highly recommend Salmon Planning, thank you!
