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.