Our services

Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: This assessment is crucial for sites with archaeological potential and is often required to identify any archaeological issues, utilising Historic Environment Record (HER) data, and mitigation strategies in response to development proposals.

Heritage Impact Assessment: These assessments are recommended by planning policy to identify heritage issues before granting planning permission. They help in understanding the heritage significance of a site.

Heritage Statement: The purpose is to guide applicants in developing their proposals by considering the needs and constraints of identified heritage assets from the outset. A thorough understanding of the heritage assets is essential before formulating development plans. It should include a statement justifying the works and details of any mitigation measures to limit negative consequences for the asset.

Statements of Significance: These documents provide a detailed analysis of the historical and architectural importance of heritage assets and their settings, helping to understand their value and guiding decisions related to their conservation or development.

Building Recording Report: This report includes a detailed written description of the building or structure, highlighting its architectural features, historical significance, and any unique characteristics. Depending on the level of detail required, it may also involve historical and architectural analysis, drawings, and photographic evidence.

Strategy for protection during works: This document outlines a detailed strategy to safeguard heritage assets during construction or renovation work. It includes measures to protect the building from damage or alteration during the works, ensuring its preservation and conservation.

Conservation Management Plan (CMP): This comprehensive document outlines strategies for managing and conserving a heritage site or building. It includes policies, guidelines, and actions that conserve the cultural significance of heritage assets while allowing for appropriate use and maintenance.

A Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI): A WSI provides a structured plan that details the most appropriate way to conduct archaeological investigations on your site. It includes methodologies, objectives, research questions, sampling strategies, and data management protocols to ensure systematic, efficient and effective archaeological work. The intention is that the fieldwork will be carried out as described in it, followed by a report detailing the findings of the fieldwork.

Heritage Asset Strategy: This outlined the nature and significance of the heritage, planning policy guidance, challenges and opportunities, key priorities, a framework for action, roles and responsibilities when carrying out the work, monitoring and measuring performance.

Historic Area Assessment: This work comprises rapid building surveys and an assessment of the historic and architectural importance of the built environment to enable the planning authority to make appropriate planning decisions.

Expert witness for appeals: We provide assessments and review other statements in preparation for appeals, contribute to team meetings and attend the appeals. We also undertake site visits with inspectors as part of the process.

• presented talks to community groups demonstrating heritage and industrial heritage within an area
• contributed to exhibitions and displays that encourage interaction with heritage

For every project, we provide a detailed fee proposal and scope of services upfront, including expected turnaround times based on the information provided. If additional costs like local authority approval fees or Historic Environment Record search/license costs are foreseeable, we outline these clearly in the proposal for agreement before starting work. We never perform chargeable work without the client’s or their agent’s express approval first—that way, our invoices hold no surprises.

If you’d like a customised fee proposal for your project, please reach out with the relevant details and respond to your query quickly.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer tackling a large-scale project or a homeowner seeking guidance for your historic property, we’re here to help. We understand each client’s needs are distinct, which is why we offer:

• Bespoke advice and reports bespoke to your specific project, ensuring maximum value and impact.
• Collaborative partnerships where we seamlessly integrate into your project team, bringing our expertise to every stage.
• High-quality deliverables exceeding expectations, from comprehensive area assessments to detailed planning applications.
• Proven experience managing projects ranging from £2,000 householder extensions to £35,000 area assessments, with teams scaling from one senior and one junior role to four senior and two junior roles.