Listed Building Consent Services
Listed buildings are irreplaceable cultural assets and any changes to them come with strict legal and planning requirements. At OMNIA Building Consultants, we offer specialist support in securing Listed Building Consent (LBC) to ensure your project progresses efficiently, compliantly, and with full respect to the building’s architectural and historical significance.
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Whether you're planning restoration, refurbishment, adaptive reuse, or internal alterations, we help you balance the needs of modern use with the sensitivities of heritage conservation.
What is Listed Building Consent?
Listed Building Consent is a statutory requirement in the UK when making alterations (external or internal) that affect the character of a building on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). Consent must be secured before any work is undertaken, and applications are subject to review by local planning authorities, often in consultation with Historic England or Cadw in Wales.
Our Listed Building Consent Services Include:
Pre-Application Assessment
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Advice on the scope of consent required
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Review of building listing details and heritage implications
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Identification of high-risk areas and potential planning constraints
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Heritage Impact Assessments
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Detailed reports assessing the impact of proposed works on the building's significance
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Developed in line with National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) guidance and Historic England standards
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Design & Justification Statements
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Expert-led statements that support your case for change
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Clearly articulate why the alterations are necessary, sensitive, and beneficial
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Listed Building Consent Application
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Preparation and submission of full application documentation
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Coordination with planning consultants, architects, conservation officers, and heritage bodies
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Liaison with Authorities
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Communication with Local Planning Authorities, Historic England, or other advisory bodies
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Support during public consultation and negotiation of consent conditions
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Photographic and Measured Surveys
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Accurate, high-quality documentation of current condition
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Supports both the application and future conservation planning
Types of works that may require LBC:
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Internal layout changes (walls, stairs, ceilings, etc.)​
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Window and door replacements​
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Roof repairs and alterations​
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Modernisations such as new heating or electrical systems​
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Extensions or demolition​
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Changes in use or subdivision of spaces
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Carrying out work without Listed Building Consent is a criminal offence. OMNIA ensures you avoid unnecessary risk and costly enforcement actions.
Our Sector Experience
We’ve delivered Listed Building Consent guidance across a wide range of sectors, including:
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Education – Refurbishment of historic schools, universities, and libraries
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Healthcare – Modernising heritage hospital wings or chapels
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Local Authority – Upgrades to civic buildings, town halls, and museums
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Residential & Housing Associations – Converting listed buildings into dwellings​
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Cultural & Religious Buildings – Sensitive restorations and upgrades
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Commercial Use – Adapting listed buildings into retail, hospitality, or office spaces
Why Choose OMNIA for Listed Building Consent?
​We combine technical building consultancy expertise with deep knowledge of UK heritage regulations, giving you the strategic, architectural, and planning insight to gain consent with minimal disruption.
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Our team has supported successful LBC applications across Grade I, Grade II, and Grade II listed properties, in both public and private sectors - including schools, civic buildings, healthcare estates, religious institutions, and residential conversions.
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Cross-disciplinary Expertise
We combine planning, design, compliance, and heritage strategy in one seamless service.
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Strong Local Authority Relationships
We know how different planning departments work and what they expect - improving your chances of success.
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Minimised Delays
We handle the detail, so your application is right first time - avoiding rejections or rework.
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End-to-End Support
From pre-application advice to post-consent conditions, we’re with you at every step.
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Cost-Efficient Compliance
We help protect heritage assets while ensuring your project remains viable and on budget.
Ready to move forward with confidence?
Whether you're a private owner, estate manager, developer, or public-sector client, OMNIA is your trusted partner for listed building consent and heritage planning. Let’s help you secure approval and do justice to the building’s past, present, and future.
Preserve heritage. Enable progress. Secure Listed Building Consent with OMNIA.