Heritage & townscape
An appraisal of a proposal’s relationship with the character of a conservation area.
A conservation area assessment helps explain how a proposal relates to the area’s character and appearance. It is useful when changes to buildings, boundaries or site layout need to be understood within a wider historic setting.
We review the area’s relevant character, the site’s contribution and the proposed changes. The assessment draws out the features that matter to the proposal and explains how the design responds, including any concerns or opportunities for refinement.
You receive a focused appraisal of the proposal in its conservation area context. Where listed buildings or other heritage assets are also affected, the scope of further heritage assessment is agreed separately.
Site address, proposed drawings and the conservation area context.
We review the site, proposal and planning stage to agree the appropriate scope. Specialist surveys and assessments are coordinated where needed.
How our planning consultancy process worksILLUSTRATIVE REPORT PREVIEW
Front cover and contents page examples. The document structure is tailored to your instruction, site and relevant planning requirements.
This outline explains the purpose of each section. The final contents depend on the agreed scope, available evidence and requirements of the local planning authority.
Project details, reference, revision, date, author, reviewer and a concise summary of the key findings.
Identify the conservation area and relevant council appraisal.
Explain how the area and application site evolved.
Assess townscape, building forms, materials and landscape features.
Identify positive, neutral or harmful contributions and key views.
Describe works and their relationship with the site's context.
Assess changes to the area's character, appearance and important relationships.
Explain measures to preserve or enhance the relevant qualities.
Provide a reasoned assessment supported by plans and photographs.
Index relevant plans, photographs, calculations, surveys and source documents; include only the evidence relevant to this instruction.
Read our planning supporting documents guide to explore related evidence.
CASE STUDIES
Wolverton Gardens, Brook Green · London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Abbey Road, St John's Wood · London Borough of Camden
Carson Road, West Dulwich · London Borough of Lambeth
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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Tell us about the site and we will confirm what is needed and what it should cost.
Make an enquiryThe scope should identify each heritage asset affected. A conservation area appraisal considers character and appearance; works affecting a listed building may require additional assessment of that building’s significance.
Site address, proposed drawings and the conservation area context.
The price shown is a starting estimate for the stated scope. We review the site, proposal, available information and required deliverables, then confirm the fee, exclusions and programme in a written quotation before appointment.
We bring the relevant planning consultants and specialist providers into a coordinated project team. They work from an agreed brief and current proposal, with dependencies and design changes discussed across disciplines. Each consultant remains responsible for their own professional advice and agreed deliverables.
PART OF A COORDINATED APPOINTMENT
This service can form part of a wider coordinated planning appointment. We bring the relevant consultants together to work alongside your design team, discuss assessment findings and identify how recommendations affect other reports and the proposal.
Your fee proposal confirms who prepares each document, the information it relies on and the limits of the instruction. A report provides evidence for the council’s assessment; the planning decision remains the council’s. Explore how our consultants work together or discuss the team your project needs.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Tell us about the site, what you want to achieve and any deadline. We will review it and suggest an appropriate next step.
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