Heritage Consultancy

Our Heritage experts

How we can help

Our specialist team are here to guide all projects involving heritage assets to a successful conclusion

Proposing alterations to historic buildings or environments need not preclude innovation or adaptation. Rather, developments can be carefully managed to preserve and enhance the historic environment for the benefit of all.

Here at Bidwells, we are strong believers in navigating changes, balancing the requirements of the client with the significance of heritage assets through sensitive design and adaptation. Early engagement of a heritage consultant allows for coordination with clients, architects, the local planning authority and other stakeholders to shape a clear strategy, reduce risk and give your project the best chance of success.

It's in the numbers

2,000⁺

historic assets researched and significance assessed since 2022

c.15

estates reduced their carbon footprint due to our work on retrofit projects since 2022

100⁺

new build projects supported by our expertise in historic buildings and conservation areas since 2022

Meet our trusted experts

Virginia Brewer

Partner, Head of Heritage

With a background as a Chartered Surveyor, Virginia appreciates and understands the commercial pressures of development in terms of costs and timescale.

Katherine Harrison

Associate, Heritage & Conservation

An experienced conservation officer turned associate heritage consultant.

Daniele Haynes

Associate, Heritage & Conservation

A heritage consultant with a passion for setting.

Rowan Easter

Principal Heritage Consultant

With a background that blends building surveying and planning, Rowan brings a depth to heritage consultancy, seeing the whole picture, both commercial and technical.

Sarah Burdis

Associate, Heritage & Conservation

Sarah is principal heritage consultant with extensive experience of heritage impact assessments across the whole planning spectrum.

Oliver Sharpin

Senior Heritage Consultant

Architecture & Design

We realise your project’s potential and help you see things differently, unlocking new opportunities for success.

Architecture & Design

Economics & Social Value

Development projects shape communities, driving economic and social progress forward sustainably.

Economics & Social Value

Environmental Impact Assessment

Protecting the environment, promoting positive planning.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Masterplanning, Landscape & Assessment

Design strategies that respond to place, drive value, and deliver successfully.

MLA

Planning Consultancy

Comprehensive planning strategy and submission advice - tailored to your site and your objectives.

Planning Consultancy

Related Insights

Insights 06.03.26

Heritage assets are a bit like surprise guests at a dinner party: sometimes charming, sometimes challenging - but always deserving of attention.

5 Ways Heritage Assets Can Derail Your Development Scheme (And How to Avoid the Delays)

Image of eppc-nether-stowey-somerset-op05598-00

Insights 14.11.24

In an era where heritage conservation meets modern development, the approach to understanding historic buildings is evolving beyond traditional assessment.

Breathing Life into Heritage: Uncovering the Stories and Structures of Our Past

Insights 17.10.24

Owning a listed building is an exciting opportunity to own a piece of history but, if you haven’t owned one before you might be uncertain about what it means, and what is and isn’t allowed.

A guide for listed building homeowners

Insights 02.10.24

But what exactly is a Registered Park and Garden?

Research into ‘Suffolk’s Unforgettable Garden Story’ resulted in 8 newly Registered Parks and Gardens

Insights 26.06.23

Heritage Consultant, Holly Rowland, talks us through the new Listed Buildings Order introduced in Kensington and Chelsea, and what this means for the retrofit of listed buildings in London and nationwide.

New Consent Orders for the Retrofit of Listed Buildings

Insights 18.09.23

Principal Heritage Consultant, Daniele Haynes, explores historic buildings and the impact fire damage can have in her latest blog.

Sites for Sore Eyes: Fire damage and prevention for historic buildings

Heritage Consultancy

Our specialist team are here to guide all projects involving heritage assets to a successful conclusion

It's in the numbers

2,000⁺

c.15

100⁺

Meet our trusted experts