About the Practice
Heritage Matters: Expert Listed Building Consultants in the UK
Mission: Navigating Conservation and Listed Building Challenges
Heritage Matters is dedicated to assisting clients in overcoming conservation and listed building challenges. With a focus on delivering high-quality projects that are both historically sensitive and sustainable, the company leverages extensive knowledge and expertise to guide clients through complex heritage issues.
Comprehensive Services for Listed Building Projects
The company offers a wide array of services, including advice on listed building consent applications, planning applications, and the preparation of statements of significance and impact to support these applications. They also handle planning and listed building consent appeals, conduct historic building surveys, and provide expert witness services for high court or planning appeals. Additionally, Heritage Matters specializes in the design of heritage new-build and conversion projects, ensuring that developments align with historical contexts.
Leadership with Extensive Heritage Experience
Dr. David Hickie, the founder of Heritage Matters, brings a wealth of experience to the firm. Formerly the Assistant Regional Director with English Heritage (now Historic England), Dr. Hickie is a full member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain. His background provides clients with insights from both regulatory and practical perspectives, enhancing the firm's ability to navigate complex conservation issues effectively.
Client-Centric Problem-Solving Approach
Heritage Matters is often engaged when local authority conservation or planning officers raise concerns about proposed developments. The firm excels in problem-solving, working collaboratively with clients to address issues, attend site meetings, and strive for satisfactory resolutions. Their approach is tailored to each project's unique challenges, ensuring that clients receive personalized and effective solutions.
End-to-End Project Support
From conducting necessary surveys and preparing detailed drawings to submitting applications and managing communications with conservation officers, Heritage Matters provides comprehensive support throughout the project lifecycle. Clients can engage the firm for full project management from design to completion or seek assistance at specific stages as needed. This flexibility ensures that clients receive the precise support required to achieve their project goals.
Practice Details
| Services & Expertise | |
|---|---|
| Capabilities and Specialisms: | Listed Building Consent, Planning Applications, Heritage Statements, Historic Building Surveys, Expert Witness Services, Heritage Design, Conservation Consultancy, Planning Appeals, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Heritage Problem-Solving, Sustainable Development, Regulatory Navigation, Historic England Expertise, IHBC Membership, Architectural History, Site Assessments, Project Management, Conservation Legislation, Heritage Landscapes |
| Contact & Online Presence | |
| Email: | contact@heritage-matters.com |
| Location & Availability | |
| Company Trading Name: | Heritage Matters Ltd |
| Company Number: | 07284087 |
| Public Liability Insurance: | Yes |
| Professional Indemnity Insurance: | Yes |
Location
CV9 3SU, United Kingdom
