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Heritage Consultant for Listed Buildings, Heritage Planning and Historic Properties

The Heritage Consultancy delivers clear, commercially aware and up-to-date heritage planning advice on planning and conservation matters affecting listed buildings, historic properties and the wider historic environment. As an experienced Heritage Consultant, I support homeowners, developers, architects and professional teams in securing successful outcomes for proposals affecting listed buildings, heritage assets and development sites.

With a specialist focus on heritage planning, planning applications and Listed Building Consent, I prepare well-researched, robust and proportionate Heritage Impact Statements, Heritage Assessments and Heritage Statements for a wide range of projects. I also undertake Level 1, 2 and 3 Building Record Surveys and Listed Building Surveys in accordance with Historic England guidance, providing accurate and reliable documentation to support planning and conservation objectives.

I combine technical expertise with a pragmatic approach, helping clients navigate the planning process efficiently and with confidence. When the right strategy is in place from the outset, securing consent need not be complex.

If you would like to discuss your project, please get in touch for an informal, no-obligation conversation.

Heritage Planning Services

Heritage Planning Services

Specialist heritage planning advice for listed buildings, historic properties and development sites, supporting successful planning applications and Listed Building Consent.
Heritage Planning Advice
Design Guidance
Heritage Interpretation
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Heritage Assessments & Heritage Statements

Before any change or development begins, it is vital to identify and assess the significance of a site and its setting so that an informed, structured and robust Heritage Statement can be prepared to support the proposed scheme.
Heritage Assessments and Heritage Statements
Heritage Impact Statements
Historic Building Recording
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Listed Building Surveys

Providing the knowledge, confidence and peace of mind needed to make informed decisions when purchasing or managing historic properties. Listed Building Surveys and Heritage Surveys can involve a site visit or, in some circumstances, can be undertaken using available records and information.
Listed Building Surveys
Heritage Surveys
Pre-Purchase Advice
Retrospective Planning Advice
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Who we work for

Market Sectors

Adrienne dealt with an extremely controversial and contentious application for us on our Listed Building. From submitting the application, completing all the required statements needed to satisfy the planners right through to their final decision.

Mr AJ & Mrs TA White

listed cottage Sherborne Dorset

Adrienne is adept at research and accessing archival information and her reports prove to be valuable and contribute positively to achieving the desired outcomes in planning.

Kim Sankey RIBA

Architect & Historic Buildings Consultant
Heritage Consultant

Adrienne Ridler-Lee MSc

Adrienne Ridler-Lee heritage consultant inspecting a listed building in Dorset

I am a Heritage Consultant specialising in the protection and thoughtful evolution of the historic built environment, working across both urban and rural contexts. I hold an MSc in the Conservation and Management of Historic Buildings from the Cultural Heritage Institute at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, and have a strong background in property and estate management, bringing a commercially aware and pragmatic approach to my work.

As an independent Heritage Consultant, I provide specialist advice on listed buildings, heritage planning, heritage assessments and historic properties across Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Hampshire, Wiltshire, London and the wider South of England.

I advise on a wide range of projects, including historic houses, new development and the adaptation of traditional farm buildings. Each project is carefully considered to ensure it responds appropriately to its setting, character and specific historic or architectural significance.

My work includes guiding development proposals ranging from urban regeneration schemes to countryside new-build projects, as well as the integration of appropriate renewable energy solutions, ensuring a balanced and sensitive approach to both heritage and sustainability.

I am committed to delivering clear, balanced and well-informed advice that protects the relationship between place, landscape and built form, enabling positive change while preserving the qualities that define our towns, villages and countryside for future generations.

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