Owners of listed buildings and other heritage property often underestimate the difficulties in achieving the satisfactory repair, renovation and extension of historic buildings given the complexities of planning law and policy and the constraints of working in historic environments.
I can offer:
listed building surveys and appraisals.
the development of proposals that will best preserve the character and appearance of heritage property, whilst maximising its use in modern circumstances and, crucially, maximising its value.
concept designs for heritage sites and buildings.
buildings at risk studies.
conservation area appraisals.
the development of conservation policy for local planning authorities at both local development document and supplementary planning document levels.
assistance with the critical analysis of emerging conservation policy, for landowners and developers, including its testing at examinations for soundness.
expert witness services in appeals.