Architectural design
Architectural design
Listed building consent applications
At Gatehouse Heritage Consultancy, we specialise in guiding homeowners and developers through the complex process of obtaining Listed Building Consent.
This legal requirement is essential for any alterations, extensions, or repairs to a listed property, ensuring that the building’s historic and architectural significance is preserved.
We handle the entire consent process on your behalf, from preparing detailed applications and justifications to liaising with local authorities.
By working closely with you, we ensure that your project complies with regulations, avoiding costly delays or potential penalties.
Securing Listed Building Consent is not just about following the law—it’s about protecting the heritage of your property while allowing for sensitive and appropriate improvements.
Contact UsDeveloped designs through to planning applications
Designs through to planning applications
At Gatehouse Heritage Consultancy, we offer a comprehensive service that guides you from the initial concept through to a fully developed design and planning application submission. Our approach ensures that every aspect of your project is carefully considered and expertly managed.
- Initial Consultation: We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your vision, the building’s unique character, and any planning or heritage constraints. This allows us to tailor our advice to your specific needs and ensure the project aligns with both your goals and regulatory requirements.
- Feasibility Studies: Next, we conduct a feasibility study to assess the practicality of your proposed changes. This includes evaluating the site conditions, heritage considerations, and planning constraints to ensure your project is viable and compliant.
- Developed Design: With the feasibility confirmed, we move into the developed design phase. We’ll create detailed plans that incorporate your ideas while ensuring they respect the historical significance of the building. We focus on both aesthetics and functionality, ensuring that the design enhances the property while meeting conservation standards.
- Planning Application: Once the design is finalized, we prepare and submit the planning application on your behalf. This includes producing all necessary documentation, drawings, and heritage statements. We’ll manage communication with the local authorities, ensuring your application meets all listed building and planning regulations, while advocating for your project to move forward smoothly.
Our developed design to planning application service streamlines the entire process, allowing you to focus on your vision while we handle the complexities of planning, heritage compliance, and design development.
Technical design and construction detail drawings
Once planning permission has been granted
The next essential step is the preparation of technical design and construction detail drawings. This phase transforms the approved design into highly detailed technical documents, which are crucial for guiding the construction process.
During the technical design stage, we refine the approved plans into precise specifications that include structural details, material choices, and compliance with building regulations. These drawings ensure that every aspect of the construction is carefully planned, reducing risks and helping the build progress smoothly.
The construction detail drawings are then produced to provide contractors with the exact information needed for the build. These cover everything from foundation details to intricate elements like roof joints, window frames, and insulation. This ensures that all work adheres to both modern building standards and heritage conservation requirements.
Our technical design and construction detail drawings offer a clear, actionable plan for the construction phase, helping to prevent costly delays or errors and ensuring the quality and historical integrity of your property is maintained throughout the process.
Contact UsCost and budget planning
accurate cost and budget planning
At Gatehouse Heritage Consultancy, our background in running a building company gives us a unique advantage when it comes to accurate cost and budget planning for your project. We understand the complexities of listed buildings and the true costs associated with their maintenance, restoration, and adaptation.
With this expertise, we are able to develop realistic, well-informed budgets that reflect the specific challenges of heritage properties. This insight benefits our clients by ensuring there are no surprises during the project, allowing for smoother financial management and better decision-making. Our cost and budget planning service helps you stay on track, making the most of your investment while preserving the integrity and value of your property.
Contact UsSpecification and schedules of work
comprehensive reports
Once we have gathered all the data from the survey phases and developed the designs in collaboration with our clients, we create a detailed specification and schedule of work document.
This comprehensive document outlines every aspect of the project, from materials and methods to timelines and deliverables. With a clear specification in hand, we can take your project out to tender, inviting qualified contractors to bid.
We then work closely with you to evaluate the bids and appoint the most suitable main contractor for your project.
This process ensures transparency, keeps the project on budget, and helps secure the best team for preserving the integrity of your heritage property.