Historic England’s Advice Note emphasises the need to adapt historic buildings for a greener future while preserving their heritage. 

The note highlights that buildings are significant contributors to carbon emissions and proposes that by thoughtfully modifying historic structures, we can reduce emissions and combat climate change. 

It outlines strategies for improving energy efficiency while maintaining historical significance and details the challenges faced by local planning authorities (LPAs) in this process. 

The document is aimed at LPAs, heritage consultants, and stakeholders involved in planning, and includes sections on climate action, adaptation approaches, permissions, and planning processes. It is intended to guide consistent decision-making and will be supplemented with additional advice on related topics.