What CAN you do to a Listed Building? Part 1

<p><strong>What can you actually do to a listed building?</strong><br>In this episode of <em>Talking Conservation</em>, we cut through the confusion, myths, and half-truths that surround listed buildings and planning consent.</p><p>Joined by conservation architect <strong>Claire Truman</strong>, we explore what homeowners are often told they <em>can’t</em> do, versus what the legislation and real-world practice actually allow. Drawing on professional experience and real case studies, this conversation is about empowerment, understanding the system, and knowing where to get the right help.</p><p>We discuss:<br>• Common myths about listed buildings and consent<br>• What changes usually <em>do</em> and <em>don’t</em> need permission<br>• How planning and conservation officers think about alterations<br>• When to seek professional advice and how to avoid costly mistakes<br>• Where flexibility exists within the rules</p><p>This episode is ideal for owners of listed or historic buildings, prospective buyers, and professionals working with older properties.</p><p><strong>About our guest</strong><br>Claire Truman is a conservation architect and an independent expert available for impartial advice via Expertible.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss future episodes, including upcoming myth-busting and themed mini-series.💬 Have a question about your building or a topic you’d like us to cover? Leave a comment, we read every one.👉 Learn more about Claire Truman and her conservation architecture practice: https://heritagerevival.uk/👉 Our guest conservation architect expert, Claire, is available for impartial 1-1 video advice on Expertible, just search in the Regulatory Section here: https://expertible.com👉 Professionals involved in working on or with historic, traditional, or listed buildings may want 1-1 mentoring and/or training with Stephen. Visit his website at https://www.beconservation.com</p>