HERITAGE CONSULTANCY

In-House Heritage Consultants

At Montez Architecture Ltd, our heritage consultancy services span projects of all sizes, from the largest conservation efforts to the smallest properties. We have been privileged to provide heritage consultancy for one of the UK’s most significant conservation projects, a 95,000 sq ft Grade I listed Regency terrace in Regent’s Park. This experience exemplifies our capability to handle large-scale, complex projects with the highest standards of care and precision.

Our expertise is not limited to grand projects; we also provide consultancy for the very smallest of properties, ensuring that every historic building, regardless of size, receives the attention and expertise it deserves. Our approach to heritage consultancy involves a thorough understanding of each building's historical, cultural, and architectural significance. We conduct detailed research and analysis to provide informed and sensitive advice, helping to preserve and enhance the unique character of each property.

We offer a range of services designed to support the conservation and enhancement of heritage sites. Our heritage statements provide comprehensive reports detailing the historical significance and value of properties, essential for planning applications. Heritage impact assessments evaluate the potential effects of proposed changes on the historic and architectural significance of a property. Conservation management plans outline strategic, long-term care and maintenance approaches for heritage sites. Historic building surveys assess the condition and significance of buildings, informing effective conservation strategies. Additionally, we guide and prepare planning and listed building consent applications, ensuring necessary approvals for works on listed buildings are secured efficiently.

We believe that effective heritage consultancy combines a deep respect for the past with a pragmatic approach to modern needs. By collaborating closely with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, we ensure that our recommendations are practical, sustainable, and aligned with the conservation goals of each project.

Discover how Montez Architecture Ltd can assist in preserving and enhancing your historic property, whether it’s a grand estate or a charming cottage. Our heritage consultancy services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring that every building's story continues to be told for generations to come.

Services

Heritage Planning Advice: Expert guidance on planning and regulatory requirements for heritage sites.
Heritage Statements: Detailed reports on the historical significance and value of properties, essential for planning applications and conservation efforts.
Heritage Impact Assessments: Evaluating the potential effects of proposed changes on heritage sites, ensuring that developments are sensitive to historical contexts.
Appeal Statements: Providing comprehensive appeal statements to support clients in challenging planning decisions affecting heritage assets, ensuring their projects meet all necessary regulatory standards and preserving historical integrity.
Conservation Management Plans: Strategic plans for the long-term preservation and maintenance of heritage sites, tailored to each site's unique needs.
Historic Landscape Assessments: Analysis and evaluation of historic landscapes to inform conservation and planning strategies.
Listed Building Consent: Assisting with the process of obtaining permissions for modifications to listed buildings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Building Genealogy: Sometimes you want to know about the history of your house but don't know where to start, we can put together a buildings genealogy report, digging into the history of your building using archive research. Often we combine this with a Historic House Assessment.
Historic House Assessment: You have bought a historic house, but that is all you know, it is old. We can take you on a walking tour around your building, unpicking its history and pointing out the interesting bits of your building.