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Discharge of condition - historic building recording survey

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

Survey levels

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

A copy of all reports must also be sent to our Historic Environment Record.

Historic Environment Record