I Live in a Listed Building, Can I Still Renovate My Home?
Living in a listed building? Discover what renovations are possible, the permissions you’ll need, & how to update your home while preserving its historic charm.
Listed buildings & conservation architects.
Serving our clients across Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey and Sussex, we are listed buildings and conservation architects. We help homeowners improve and adapt their homes while protecting the character that makes them special.
Architectural design and planning for listed and conservation homes.
Making changes to a listed building or a home in a conservation area can feel overwhelming. The rules are tighter, the decisions carry more weight, and it is not always clear what will be allowed. Many homeowners worry about doing the wrong thing or investing time and money in ideas that will not get approval.
The aim here is to help you feel supported and clear about what comes next. By talking through your ideas early and understanding what matters about your home, it becomes much easier to shape a project that improves how you live while protecting what makes the building special.
Making your home work better for everyday life.
Every historic building has its own story. Before any design work begins, time is taken to understand how your home was built, how it has changed over time and which features are most important to look after.
This makes it easier to see where change might be possible and where a gentler approach is needed. Design ideas grow out of the building itself, rather than being forced onto it, so new work feels like a natural part of the home instead of something added as an afterthought.
This way of working leads to calmer conversations with planners and designs that feel more settled and balanced.
Designing for modern living in historic homes.
Older homes were not designed for modern living. Rooms can feel disconnected, light can be limited and layouts may no longer suit how you use your space day to day.
Design work focuses on improving how your home works for you. That might mean opening up spaces, bringing more daylight into key rooms or adding new accommodation in a way that feels carefully thought through. These changes are shaped so they improve comfort and usability without taking away the character that made you love the building in the first place.
The aim is to help your home adapt, not lose its identity.
A measured and thoughtful approach.
Early conversations make a real difference with listed buildings and conservation properties. Understanding what is realistic, what permissions might be needed and how best to approach your ideas can save time and avoid unnecessary stress later on.
Whether you are thinking about an extension, a renovation or internal changes, talking things through at the start helps protect the building and gives your project the best chance of moving forward smoothly.
Book your free consultation.
Let’s explore the possibilities of your space and start the exciting journey of bringing your lifestyle aspirations to life.
Book your free consultation at your home or at one of our offices in Southampton, Bournemouth, Farnham, or Portsmouth.
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