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Obtain planning permission

Schemes big or small, we can help you understand what is needed

Our team of archaeology and historic building consultants can guide you through the heritage requirements of the planning and consenting process.

With over 35 years of experience working across Britain, we have expert knowledge of a wide variety of heritage issues and of the differing expectations of local planning authorities. And with one of the bigger teams of heritage consultants operating in the UK, we are confident that we can respond to your needs quickly and efficiently.

Expert support at every stage

Responsive and reputable

Industry credibility, clear advice and efficient processes that keep you on schedule.

Planning-led expertise

Strong experience working with local authority archaeologists and conservation officers.

Proportionate reporting

Assessments that match the scale of your project — from window replacements to DCOs.

End-to-end guidance

Support from early feasibility through to conditions, delivery, and public engagement.

From concept to completion

We can help you right from the first stages of a project design; perhaps before you’ve even acquired a site or building.

Working alongside your architects, planners, and a range of other specialists we offer pragmatic advice on making the most of your heritage assets or, maybe, simply confirm that you are able to progress ‘constraint free’.

Whether you are coming to us early, or asking for help to get over the line, we’ll tailor our services to best match your needs.

Bespoke services

On your behalf, we can liaise with national and local government heritage advisers to get early buy-in – a key route to successful schemes. Our formal assessment reports are designed to present a detailed understanding of heritage significance, ‘proportionate’ to the scope of your projects. Thus, we tailor our work to fit the simplest applications right up to the complex advice needed during appeal proceedings.

So, from advice on replacing windows in a listed property, to support when applying for a Development Consent Order for a National Significant Infrastructure Project, and everything else in between – contact us.

Need help securing planning permission?

We’re here to help you understand the process and avoid delays.

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Accreditations

We are a Registered Organisation with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), and all our work is carried out in line with nationally recognised professional standards and ethical guidelines.