Private house, Mayfield, Surrey
A Heritage Statement formed part of a recently consented planning application for the development of an extension to the side of the listed building in Mayfield, Wealden. The house is an authentic example of the traditional ‘Sussex style’ vernacular with a ground storey of masonry and upper storeys of clay tile hanging and large brick
August 27, 2018
A broad approach to setting of heritage assets
In a judgment handed down in July 2018 the Court of Appeal has confirmed that the setting of heritage assets “is not necessarily confined to visual or physical impact” but that other considerations are potentially relevant. This judgment resolved the tension between Lang J’s approach in the High Court and comments made by Lindblom LJ in R (Williams) [2017] EWCA
August 26, 2018