Grade II* Listed Building Survey & Listed Building Consent – Berkeley Square, Bristol

Survey and Listed Building Consent – Berkeley Square, Bristol

In December 2018 we were commissioned to carry out a measured survey and prepare a Listed Building Consent application for a property within Berkeley Square, Bristol.

The property forms part of an exceptional terrace of 11 Grade II listed houses built in 1787 by Thomas and William Paty*, two of Bristol’s most significant Georgian builders.

The buildings are constructed in the mid-Georgian architectural style, characterised by:

Limestone ashlar façades

Brick construction with limestone dressings to the sides and rear

Slate mansard roofs

Prominent party wall chimney stacks

Three storeys with attic and basement accommodation

This terrace forms an important part of Bristol’s historic townscape and is therefore subject to strict heritage protection.

Project Brief

The client required assistance in relocating an existing boiler and installing a new flue exit.

Because the property is Grade II* listed, even relatively minor alterations require Listed Building Consent from the local planning authority.

The project required:

A full measured survey

Preparation of existing and proposed drawings

Supporting heritage and method statements

Consultation with Bristol City Council and Historic England

The proposal involved installing a new boiler and horizontal flue exit, carefully positioned to match the arrangement found on a neighbouring property in the terrace.

Ensuring the alteration respected the historic fabric and appearance of the building was central to securing approval.

Planning and Heritage Process

Working on Grade II listed buildings* often involves a detailed and rigorous process.

For this project we prepared and submitted:

Existing and proposed architectural drawings

Site plans and location plans

Photographic surveys

Supporting statements describing the works and their impact on the historic building

A method statement outlining how the works would be carried out without damaging the historic structure

The proposal was carefully coordinated with Historic England guidance and Bristol City Council conservation officers.

Successful Approval

The application was granted Listed Building Consent by Bristol City Council on 22nd May 2019.

Planning Portal Reference:
18/06468/F

The approval allowed the client to proceed with the installation while ensuring the historic character of the building and terrace was preserved.


Need Help With a Listed Building?

Working with listed buildings requires careful preparation, detailed documentation and close coordination with conservation officers.

If you are planning works to a listed property in Bristol, Cardiff or South Wales, we can assist with:

Measured building surveys

Listed Building Consent applications

Planning applications

Architectural drawings and design proposals

Heritage statements and supporting documents

Feel free to get in touch to discuss your project.