Listed Building Replacement Roof Planning Application Approval Shropshire Council

n the heart of Shrewsbury’s historic town centre, HEAL Planning has successfully secured planning permission for sensitive heritage works to a Grade II listed commercial property. Situated within the Shrewsbury Town Conservation Area, the property required urgent improvements to its attached conservatory structure, where water ingress from a deteriorating UPVC roof threatened both the building’s internal fabric and long-term usability. The approved scheme involved replacing the existing roof with a new solid structure of natural slate tiles – an intervention carefully designed not as a cosmetic upgrade, but as an essential measure to preserve the integrity and functionality of the property.

This project demanded a robust approach to heritage policy compliance. With the property’s listed status and conservation area location, every aspect of the proposal needed to demonstrate sensitivity to character and context. HEAL Planning produced a comprehensive Planning Statement and commissioned an independent Heritage Impact Assessment from a qualified specialist, ensuring that the replacement roof was shown to cause no harm to the designated heritage asset. In fact, the introduction of natural slate was judged a material and visual enhancement, improving the streetscape, supporting environmental efficiency, and safeguarding the property against further water damage.

Shropshire Council approved the application on 10 July, subject to a small number of pre-commencement conditions to secure heritage protections, including material samples and construction method details. The smooth approval highlighted HEAL Planning’s expertise in balancing client needs with heritage sensitivities, ensuring both regulatory compliance and a positive planning outcome.

This case is a strong example of how HEAL Planning delivers successful results on complex heritage projects in conservation settings. By combining technical knowledge, practical site assessment, and specialist input, the team helped the client move forward with confidence. If you’re planning works to a listed property or a project within a conservation area, contact HEAL Planning for a free, no-obligation consultation and expert guidance tailored to your needs.
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