Tag: listed
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What are listed building grades? We explain
As a homeowner, one of the most important things you’ll need to confirm when buying a listed building is the listed building grade assigned to your property. Why? Because this simple letter or roman numeral can make a huge difference to the work you can do to your home, potentially turning a simple renovation or…
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Extending a listed building? Tips for a smooth project
It might be controversial to say extending a listed building isn’t for the faint-hearted, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider taking on the challenge. Handled well by using the right experts and professionals, the correct materials and with planning on your side, the results can be breathtaking and definitely worth it. But, what does…
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Why new Crooked House law won’t apply to listed WWI hangar that burned down during planning bid
A blaze that tore through a Grade II-listed First World War aircraft hangar at Old Sarum airfield – just days after a controversial housing development was greenlit – has reignited concerns over the fragility of Britain’s heritage protection laws. Hangar 3, a WW1 airstrip and base, had been central to a recent planning permission application,…
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Stolen £25k JCB loader listed on Facebook recovered
The police have recovered a JCB loader worth around £25,000 after a dealer in large plant machinery saw it listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The dealer checked the 3.5-tonne JCB 535-125 telescopic handler details in The Equipment Register (TER), a database of stolen plant and equipment which claims to be the largest in Europe.…
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9 things I wish I’d known before buying a listed building
I’ve lived in a number of different homes now, but I’ve chosen each for practical reasons – with one exception. The home I chose with my heart rather than my head was a grade II listed cottage in need of renovation. It still had plenty of the usual benefits of buying a house like a…