Dealing with heritage constraints, such as the setting of a listed building, can be very challenging. Listed buildings and other designated heritage assets have a high degree of legal and policy protection. In addition, judgements of what constitutes harm to these heritage assets can be highly subjective. The result is a situation where subjective judgements can carry significant weight in planning decisions, leading to unpredictable and often inconsistent outcomes.

Landgage Heritage have successfully guided the development of schemes within sensitive heritage environments. We regularly work with architects, landscape architects and others to develop sensitive and responsive designs, and seek to have a positive and collaborative relationship with local authority officers.

We also have expertise and experience in responding to objections and representing our clients at appeal when needed.

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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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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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Expert witness services

Landgage Heritage has a strong track record of defending schemes at planning appeal, and have represented clients at hearings, public inquiries and examinations in public.

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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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