If you live in a conservation area (UK)....?

Question

Is it up to you to know this, or should the company changing the exterior of your house check this before undertaking any work?

Answer 1

It is up to us to know this as opposed to the company working on the house for you. The local council would know this however, so contacting them is all it would take :) They would then even be able to offer suitable businesses to do the work with all this information in mind.

Answer 2

When a contractor does work for you they will not seek the relevent approvals unless you specifically request them to. It is your responsibility to do this normally, builders just build. I would suggest you talk to the local council or seek the help of an architect or planner to arrange the relevent approvals

Answer 3

its   down  to  you  to  find out ,