Planning and Heritage
We demystify the world of planning and heritage for our clients, guiding you through best practice with a constant appreciation for your property’s value and your need for commercial advice.
Delivering income and capital growth for Christ’s College, Cambridge for over 25 years
All legal and policy obligations are carefully considered as we advise on your Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II listed property.
We have the specific experience and relevant expertise to help you with the management of your heritage assets. From educational institutions to listed office buildings, we are a trusted adviser for navigating the planning system where historic places are involved.
Offering a bespoke service is essential when dealing with historic buildings and places. Every project comes with a complex and unique set of requirements. It is our role to identify and manage these on your behalf.
From advising on renovation works to delivering a major re-development of college facilities, we have the expertise to guide you through the process and deliver your vision
Service options
Architecture
We don't just bring creativity to the table; we help to liberate your project’s potential by seeing things differently, and help to draw out and unlock your vision.
Capital Project Funding Advice
Whether you are acting on behalf of a university or a developer in funds, receiving informed and researched advice about how best to fund your capital project is crucial in a project’s successful development.
Conservation and Refurbishment
When refurbishing your historic property, handing over responsibility to someone who understands the physical importance and historical significance of each feature and knows how to manage the work is enlightening.
Major Building Projects
We deliver contextually sensitive landmark projects for our clients - unlocking potential and enhancing asset value.
Move Management
Moving people and things into a building after construction can be a stressful proposition, or even a logistical nightmare. We help to streamline and make things as pain-free as possible.
Neighbour and Stakeholder Relations
Whether you are wanting to start work on your property or have been informed by your neighbour of works happening, we act in your interest and unburden the whole process.
Planned Maintenance
Understanding the condition of your buildings allows you to prioritise, budget and plan for future maintenance or restoration - saving you money and energy.
Project and Cost Management
Handing over management, communication and responsibility to experts you can trust to deliver your project is a complete breath of fresh air. We take away a huge amount of burden and risk.
Project Monitoring and Audit
The construction market remains buoyant but fraught with challenges. Our attention to detail on project monitoring and independent auditing is not only reassuring but key to ensuring the project remains compliant.
Property and Estate Strategy
Understanding of a College's operational portfolio, its existing and potential use, likely refurbishment costs and realising opportunities is key to avoiding any costly surprises.
Strategic Master Planning
Giving you the confidence to invest in long-term decisions to achieve a sustainable future.