Journal

At Christopher David Design, our priority is to deliver a holistic approach when it comes to design, carefully tailoring each project and ensuring we deliver one-of-a kind homes that reflect a personalised vision for the...

Have you ever thought about swapping the city life for a home in the country?  Rest assured, you’re not alone! Year after year, real estate agents observe significant upticks in the number of prospective buyers...

Have you thought about converting a barn into a home in the countryside but not sure where to start? Perhaps you’ve been wondering about planning permission for barn conversions and the best way to go...

Whether you are the owner or a listed building or you are planning on buying a listed building, there are crucial rules to follow. Listed buildings are protected in the U.K. and if you plan...

Listed building consent to make changes or repairs to a Grade II home is a legal requirement in England. With this said many people who own Grade II buildings are not always clear on how...

Despite what many people think, a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is often a necessity. Also known as a heritage statement and a historic building impact assessment, this documentation plays a pivotal part in how to...

If you own a beautiful listed building, you are likely aware of how difficult it can be to obtain listed building consent. Changing the use of a listed building involves many steps as well as...

One of the most common queries in the context of listed building architecture is whether window replacements are permitted. In this guide, we hope to inform our readers of the steps to success in changing...