CONSERVATION
Conservation aims to preserve the fabric of an old building in a way that is appropriate to the continuing use of the building. This rarely means that it is simply restored to its original condition. The building must accommodate the requirements of its current and future occupants, including modern services and utilities, insulation and sustainable living and working. Listed buildings must be changed only in line with planning regulations governing their development.
Conservation planning takes account of the needs of the historic environment and of the occupants of a building to plan development in line with legislation ...
Working on a listed building involves sensitivity to the materials used in the original building and a good historic knowledge of appropriate materials ...
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