Planning and Listed Building Consent Links to local and national organisations providing guidance on planning and listed buildings consent. Dorset Council Listed building overview Listed Building Consent guidance Pre-application advice…

Historic England Guidance Notes Links to some of the Guidance Notes and other publications produced by Historic England. These are intended to help commercial conservation contractors, architects and home owners…

Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings promotes conservative repair and traditional building techniques. Its guides focus on repair rather than…

Heritage Consultants & Specialist Contractors These businesses specialise in traditional craft skills commonly required for listed and historic properties. This listing is not exhaustive and does not imply any endorsement…

Lime & Traditional Materials Suppliers Links to suppliers of lime products, traditional paints and other natural finishes. Dorset Council guidance notes that cement mortars and inappropriate modern materials can damage…

National Organisations and Professional Bodies Links to a number of key organisations and professional bodies with expertise or an interest in listed and historic buildings. Institute of Historic Building Conservation…