Publications

Causewayend School, Aberdeen

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

This case study illustrated how the use of a planning brief helped to secure the future of a former school building.

Ecclesiastical Exemption

A guide to how listed building controls are applied to places of worship

Forfar Academy, Angus

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

This case study illustrates how a 200-year-old school building in Forfar town centre was transformed to provide much-needed affordable homes.

Guidance on Conservation Areas

Designation of Conservation Areas and Conservation Area Consent

Interim guidance on the designation of Conservation Areas and Conservation Area Consent.

Guidance on the Principles of Listed Building Consent

Interim document providing detailed guidance on the application of the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS).

Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Accessibility

This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to developments for improving physical access to the historic environment.

Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Asset Management

This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to the management of the historic environment as part of an overall asset management approach to land and property portfolios in public and private ownership.

Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Boundaries

This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to altering the boundary treatments of historic buildings.

Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Demolition of Listed Buildings

This guidance should be used when the future of a listed building is uncertain and demolition is being considered as an option.

Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Doorways

This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to altering the doorways of historic buildings.

Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Engineering Structures

This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to alterations to structures and works of civil engineering.

Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Extensions

This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to extending historic buildings.