Heritage & townscape
An assessment of heritage significance and the effect of proposed changes.
Heritage evidence may be needed where a proposal affects a listed building, conservation area or another heritage asset. The assessment should explain significance before considering the effect of the proposed changes.
We establish the relevant heritage context, review available records and assess the elements that contribute to significance. The proposed works are considered against that baseline, with the design team’s justification and any mitigation explained clearly.
You receive a proportionate statement describing the asset, its significance and the likely effects of the proposal. Detailed conservation advice, specialist investigations or additional site work are agreed where the project requires them.
Site address, heritage context and existing and proposed drawings.
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 affected designated and relevant non-designated heritage assets.
Explain the site's evolution using documentary and photographic evidence.
Assess heritage values and the contribution made by the surroundings.
Identify heritage planning considerations relevant to the proposal.
Describe alterations, materials and interventions with drawing references.
Assess the effect of each intervention on significance and setting.
Explain how harm has been avoided or reduced and the options considered.
Present a reasoned conclusion on impacts and any claimed benefits.
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
Clear answers to help you plan your next step.
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Tell us about the site and we will confirm what is needed and what it should cost.
Make an enquiryOnly where agreed in the appointment. The heritage statement assesses significance and the proposed changes using the defined evidence. Detailed fabric investigations, specialist surveys or conservation specifications may require additional work.
Site address, heritage context and existing and proposed drawings.
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.
Call 020 8004 4464 or email info@greencodeconsultants.com.