The Essential Edition

What’s inside the toolkit

Fifteen chapters across five parts — the same path I’d take through a real application, from first survey to granted consent and the years beyond.

Part OneUnderstanding the territoryChapters 1–3
  • 1Introduction
  • 2How the LBC System Works
  • 3What You Can and Can’t Change
Part TwoSurveying what you haveChapters 4–5
  • 4Reading Your Building
  • 5Recording Your Building
Part ThreeDesigning the replacementChapters 6–8
  • 6The Material Decision
  • 7The Glazing Decision
  • 8Finishes & Ironmongery
Part FourMaking the caseChapters 9–11
  • 9The Heritage Statement
  • 10Assembling & Submitting the Application
  • 11From Decision to Completion
Part FiveBeyond the applicationChapters 12–15
  • 12Engaging Your Supplier
  • 13Installation & Finishing
  • 14Aftercare & Maintenance
  • 15The Long View
Appendix

Core Templates

Schedule of Works · Heritage Statement skeleton · Covering letter — ready to adapt to your own building.