Services

Historic Building Record

Manorwood’s historic building record service provides a comprehensive documentary and visual record of a building prior to alteration, repair, or demolition. This process is often a requirement of planning or listed building consent and serves to preserve an accurate account of the structure’s form, features, and historical development. Through measured surveys, detailed photography, and written descriptions, Manorwood captures the key architectural and constructional characteristics of the building, ensuring that a permanent record is maintained for future reference.

The resulting record is typically compiled in accordance with recognised heritage standards and submitted to the relevant local authority or archive. Manorwood ensures that the documentation is clear, systematic, and suitable for both technical and historical purposes. This service not only fulfils planning obligations but also contributes to the wider understanding of historic buildings, preserving valuable information even as changes are made. By creating a detailed and reliable record, Manorwood helps safeguard the legacy of historic structures for future study and interpretation.

FAQ

What is a Historic Building Record?

A Historic Building Record provides a detailed documentary and visual record of a historic building before alteration, repair or demolition. It typically includes measured surveys, photography and written descriptions of the building’s architectural features, construction and historical development.

When is a Historic Building Record required?

A Historic Building Record may be required as a condition of planning permission or listed building consent, particularly where proposed works will result in significant changes to a historic building. The record provides a permanent archive of the building before those changes take place.

What does a Historic Building Record include?

The level of recording is tailored to the building and the requirements of the local authority. It can include measured drawings, detailed photographic recording, descriptions of architectural and constructional features, and research into the building’s historical development. The completed record can be prepared to recognised heritage and archaeological recording standards.

Who can Manorwood provide Historic Building Records for?

Manorwood provides Historic Building Records for private homeowners, developers, estates, architects, planning consultants and other organisations undertaking work affecting historic buildings. The service can support projects involving listed buildings, locally significant buildings and other heritage assets.

Where does Manorwood provide Historic Building Record services?

Our team is based across the South East of the UK, enabling us to provide Historic Building Record services throughout West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire, as well as in locations further afield.