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Development in the Manningtree and Mistley Conservation Area When advising on new dwellings in the Manningtree and Mistley Conservation Area, we focused on ensuring the design respected the area’s historical and architectural significance. This proposal followed a previously rejected plan from 2014, which was later approved by an Inspector as a “sustainable development.” In 2023,

The Grapes, High Street, Sutton Historic Public House Conversion in Sutton – 26 New Residential Flats Heritage-Led Residential Development in Sutton, South London Work has recently been completed on the conversion and extension of the former Grapes public house in Sutton, within the London Borough of Sutton, delivering 26 high-quality residential flats. Planning permission for

Monks Farm Presbytery, Lancing We were tasked with advising on alterations for the conversion of a former Presbytery into flats, focusing on both internal and external changes. Previous applications were refused due to a lack of understanding of the building’s historic layout and fabric. Originally serving as accommodation for a parish priest, the building had

A heritage and design assessment helped guide a successful application for a site close to the railway station in Stevenage. The objective of the assessment was to support a small housing development (7 flats) at no’s 29-31 Orchard Road. The area is located in a Conservation Area and holds historic significance, with remnants of the

 Seafront buildings & townscape in Conservation Area We were asked to advise on the demolition of existing ‘lock-up’ buildings and the design of a 2-3 storey mixed-use development in its place. The buildings are located within the East Cliff Conservation Area and in the vicinity of Grade listed II buildings on Lower Rock Gardens and

Radlett, Loom Lane  We were asked to assess a site located within the setting of a Grade II listed building known as 29 Loom Lane. The building is a 20th century detached dwelling with a geometric light steel framed hyperbolic paraboloid roof. The house (1962-4) was designed by George Marsh (of Centre Point notoriety) for

Roof extension on listed building

Plough Farm, near Diss.  We conducted a heritage appraisal to support the replacement of a 1960s barn with an eco-friendly house, as required by Mid Suffolk Council. The barn, built from local clay lump material, was assessed for its historic value. While it had a small clay lump section, we determined its historical significance was

   The CRICKETERS, Kennington Oval We were part of the team advising on the redevelopment of the site to provide a part 6/part 4 storey building with residential units and public house at ground floor. It involved the demolition of the former pub building that has been rundown and boarded up since 2003. After its

A heritage assessment supported approval of a new roof extension at Brock House, a former BBC office in central London. The building opened in 1908 as the Philharmonic Hall. Its red-brick and Portland stone façade sits within the Harley Street Conservation Area, close to BBC Broadcasting House, All Souls Church and the Langham Hotel. Heritage