Landgage Heritage strive to avoid heritage and archaeological matters becoming issues at planning appeal in our projects, and seek to work collaboratively where possible. However, sometimes this cannot be avoided, and in those instances, Landgage Heritage can provide expert witness services in support of planning appeals and in site allocation promotion.

We have successfully represented our clients at planning appeals, public inquiries and examinations in public in a wide range of industries including retirement apartments, residential development and renewable energy developments.

We have expertise and experience in the interpretation and application of heritage policy and laws across the UK. We can assist in building robust and defensible positions in relation to heritage and archaeological matters.

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Project

Railway Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire

Landgage Heritage provided expert witness services at a planning inquiry in support of a redevelopment of a site in the Hertford Conservation Area.

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Site appraisal and early due diligence

Understanding potential heritage and archaeology constraints early can often make a big difference to the viability of a scheme. Landgage Heritage highlights risks early on to enable cost-effective solutions to heritage related constraints.

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Archaeological assessment

We are experts in understanding the potential for a site to contain buried remains, and in articulating the significance of archaeological remains within the UK legal and policy framework.

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Heritage assessment

Heritage assessment can be complex, involving arguments about setting, significance, as well as legal and policy tests. Landgage Heritage has a strong track record in achieving positive outcomes in this challenging area.

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Archaeological field evaluation

Field evaluations can be expensive and time consuming; we can help manage that risk. But field evaluations can also provide important commercial information and we are experts in communicating this to our clients.

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Environmental impact assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) can be complex and the archaeological and heritage requirements onerous. Landgage Heritage have been part of major EIA teams and helped deliver substantial developments across the UK.

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Archaeological excavations and planning conditions

Archaeological planning conditions can result in a wide range of projects, from short watching briefs to multi-phased programmes of works and archaeological excavations. Landgage can help you understand the requirements, anticipate the risks, and devise an effective approach.

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Specialist heritage and archaeological input

Sometimes what is needed is more than a standard report. Whether responding to unreasonable objections, dealing with uncommon heritage and archaeological permissions, or engaging with consultation processes Landgage Heritage have the experience and expertise to assist.

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Heritage interpretation and engagement

At Landgage Heritage we consider heritage to be a positive aspect of our shared environment. We have expertise in helping clients make the most of archaeological and heritage assets within their sites and in doing so achieve public benefits.

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