Discharge of condition - historic building recording survey

To discharge these conditions, you will need to show information that your survey: 

• has been carried out to the standard set in Historic England’s Understanding historic buildings: a guide to good recording practice
• has an OASIS project reference
• includes appropriate details, relevant to the level requested

Level 1 - basic visual survey

Please include: 

• photographs of the exterior of the building
• detailed sketches of any important exterior features, such as barge boards
• a written account of the condition and known history of the building
• location and grid reference of the building

Level 2 - descriptive record

Please include: 

• all the requirements from Level 1
• internal photographs of the building
• sketches detailing any important internal features, such as coving or skirting

Level 3 - analytical record

Please include: 

• all the requirements from Level 1 and 2
• a full detailed report on the building history/features and past uses
• description of the building’s setting and its significance locally and nationally, if applicable
• copies of any historic maps or specialist reports for the property
• any published information on the building
• glossary for terms
• full bibliography and reference list

Level 4 - comprehensive analytical record

Please include: 

• all the requirements from Levels 1, 2, and 3
• full scaled plans of the building, both externally and internally
• scaled plans of the key historic features within the building