An Introduction to Iceni Projects Built Heritage & Townscape

Iceni are an award-winning consultancy with a positive and creative mindset and are registered under IHBC’s Historic Environment Service Provider Recognition (HESPR).

As a multi-disciplinary organisation, Iceni provides specialist advice on design, heritage, townscape, planning and sustainable development. The Heritage and Townscape team advise on the historic and built environment at all stages of the development process, from project inception to completion. The team supports Iceni’s planning teams and works collaboratively with various in-house specialisms, notably Design and Archaeology, in order to provide a comprehensive service to clients.

The team believes that heritage assets and townscape are opportunities to be embraced; and that change, adaptation or development will often be the key to securing their future. Alongside the sensitivities, the team also understands how current policy and practice address potential tensions between development needs and giving weight to conserving the special qualities of historic environment. The team has successfully supported the delivery of complex schemes by forging relationships with landowners, developers, delivery agencies, authorities and national and local stakeholders.

The team prides itself on having a reputation for being a trusted advisor to all sides of the industry, working to support developers, site owners and commercial design teams, as well as local authorities, charities and public bodies, taking into account their corporate aspirations and behaviours.

This approach is also reflected in its membership of the IHBC’s HESPR programme, which requires businesses to adhere to a clear Code of Conduct. Additionally, team members are accredited through various professional bodies such as the IHBC, RTPI and ARB.

The team aims to achieve the best possible results for their clients and stakeholders, giving realistic and pragmatic, yet creative and commercial guidance that will stand the test of time. We are experienced in providing:

ƒ Strategic assessment of sites to highlight heritage and townscape constraints and opportunities;

ƒ In depth research, allowing an informed approach to site use and design;

ƒ Detailed Assessments of Significance;

ƒ Townscape assessment and Visual Impact Assessments;

ƒ Heritage Statements and Assessments;

ƒ Heritage management of historic buildings and sites;

ƒ Historic Building Recording; and

ƒ Stakeholder engagement and negotiation.

This document provides a useful insight into our approach and team.