Heritage Impact Statement

When a listed heritage building is modified, an assessment of
impact needs to be undertaken in order to measure the extent to
which such modifications would have on the fabric and significance
of the place. Some modifications will be minor and would have little
impact whereas others will have a significant impact on the fabric
or the setting of a place. The heritage impact statement is divided
into five sections as follows; firstly, the historical analysis in order to
understand the provenance and the history; secondly, the physical
analysis in order to study the condition and intactness of the fabric;
thirdly, the significance analysis in order to determine the level of
significance as well as the nature of the various heritage values
contained therein; fourthly, an analysis of the proposed work before
it commences in order to understand its potential impact and lastly;
an assessment of impact based on the information obtained from
the four previous components.

Thus, the Heritage Impact Statement is a necessary first step in
planning changes for heritage buildings and places. It seeks to
protect the fabric and set out well researched responses to any
modification type. Rappoport has undertaken more than 1,500
Heritage Impact Statements since starting its consultancy in
1994 and is therefore well placed to assist you with your heritage
documentation needs.