Historic Buildings Services

I provide specialist historic buildings and planning advice across England and Wales, supporting proposals affecting listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and other designated heritage assets. I help clients navigate the planning system, including applications for Listed Building Consent.

I can prepare research-led Statements of Significance and Heritage Impact Assessments (or Heritage Statements) that articulate heritage value and assess the impact of proposed change. These draw on historic building appraisal, analysis of fabric and development, and desk-based and archival research, ensuring compliance with national policy (NPPF, Planning Policy Wales) and local authority guidance.

In addition, I can undertake detailed research into historic houses and estates, supporting planning submissions, conservation management, and long-term stewardship.

I offer a range of service packages alongside bespoke advice. Please contact me to discuss your project and how I can help.

Historic Buildings Services

I offer a range of tailored packages as well as bespoke advice to protect, understand, and manage historic buildings and estates.

A policy-compliant assessment of the impact of proposed works on heritage significance, clearly structured to support decision-making.

What's included:

• Assessment of the significance of the affected heritage asset(s)

• Evaluation of the impact of proposed change

• Policy analysis (NPPF / Planning Policy Wales and local policy)

• Mitigation and justification for proposals

• Heritage Impact Assessment or Heritage Statement ready for submission

Heritage Impact Assessment/ Heritage Statement

A proportionate review of a historic building or site to identify heritage significance, constraints, and opportunities before design work progresses.

What's included:

• Initial site visit (where appropriate)

• Review of listing descriptions, planning history, and relevant policy

• High-level assessment of heritage significance

• Identification of key risks and opportunities

• Written advice note to inform next steps

Initial Heritage Review

Statement of Significance

A detailed, research-led assessment of the historic and architectural significance of a listed building or historic asset.

What's included:

• Historic building appraisal and fabric analysis

• Desk-based and archival research

• Assessment of significance in line with national and local policy

• Statement of Significance suitable for planning submission

All projects are different. I also offer tailored heritage advice for:

• Conservation Management Plans

• Heritage statements for non-designated assets

• Support for grant applications

• Ongoing advisory roles for estates and property portfolios

Bespoke Services

A comprehensive service supporting a Listed Building Consent application from early advice through to submission.

What's included:

• Pre-application heritage advice

• Statement of Significance

• Heritage Impact Assessment / Heritage Statement

• Liaison with local planning authorities, architectural team, and conservation officers

• Support during determination, including responses to heritage-related queries

Listed Building Consent

Historic Houses and Estates Research

Specialist research into historic houses and estates, drawing on academic methods and archival sources.

What's included:

• Detailed archival and documentary research

• Historic development analysis and phasing

• Contextual analysis of houses and estates

• Written reports to support conservation, management, planning, or general interest.

Gallery

Snapshots from recent heritage projects.

Contact

Get in touch to discuss your heritage project.