
Planning & Listed
Building Consultancy
Caring for historic buildings - the right way
Navigating the planning system for listed buildings, heritage assets, and properties within conservation areas requires a careful balance of technical expertise, regulatory understanding, and practical judgement.
At Fairway, we are genuinely passionate about historic buildings. We’ve worked on everything from Grade I and II listed properties to buildings within sensitive conservation settings, and we understand both what makes them special and what makes them complex. Being listed does not prevent change, but it does mean that repairs, alterations, and maintenance must be approached with care, proportion, and a clear understanding of statutory controls. Our role is to help clients secure the necessary approvals while protecting the architectural and historic significance of their buildings.
We provide clear, practical advice and work closely with architects, heritage consultants, and local planning authorities to ensure proposals are robust, well-justified, and aligned with planning and conservation requirements. Where needed, we handle the coordination and technical justification, helping reduce delays and keep projects moving without losing sight of what matters.
Whether you are planning sensitive alterations, managing major repair works, or developing a long-term maintenance strategy, we focus on preserving the past while making sure your building remains safe, functional, and fit for the future.
Our services include:
• Planning and Listed Building Consent support
• Technical input to planning and heritage submissions
• Heritage impact and justification for repair and alteration works
• Liaison with local planning authorities and conservation officers
• Conservation and repair strategy advice
• Management of repair, restoration, and refurbishment projects
• Planned maintenance advice for historic buildings
• Window repair and replacement projects
• Licence to Alter advice and support
• Coordination of specialist heritage and conservation consultants



