Enabling Development

Enabling development has helped many historic buildings and landscapes to have a secure future, but the capacity of a site to absorb development varies greatly. As with all landscape-related issues, the overview of an historic landscape site can help developers assess the risk of any development proposals. For a small budget we can organise archival research to understand the historic development of a site and advise on the likely issues relating to the historic landscape. These need not be constraints, as research often reveals opportunities for development perhaps in the replacement of demolished lodges or the rebuilding of follies as accommodation. Research at an early stage could make a considerable difference to investment planning and promote long-term benefits for the historic landscape.