By Matthew Vale, BSc, PGDip BldCons, BDMA ClmsPrct, MRICS, RICS accredited building conservation surveyor RICS registered expert witness On 5 December 2022, five people were found guilty at Burnley Magistrates Court of illegally demolishing the Grade II listed Punch Bowl Inn in Ribble Valley, Lancashire. They are due to be sentenced on 8 March 2023. The […]

By Dean Harding-Dempster, technical practice group lead, building consultancy division The number of basement constructions and conversions have dramatically increased in recent years. Adding a basement is a more cost-effective way to provide additional space than moving or upsizing and adds significantly to the overall property value. Planning and conservation hurdles aside, it’s easy to […]