Landscape Conservation & Heritage

All sites have a story and the appreciation of the history of the canvas we work on is a key driver in the sustainable design approach of epd.

We specialise in assessing any potential impacts of a development on the setting of a heritage asset including any intrusions into key views from or towards a cultural resource. We are adept at working with fellow design professionals and statutory consultees to achieve a sensitive design solution that augments the history and helps to breathe new life into an asset for the benefit of the whole community.

Restoration, conservation, maintenance and management of our historical assets has long term environmental benefits for our landscape. We also consider education, consultation and interpretation as a key catalyst for our design decisions which can often reinforce legibility and strengthen the sense of place.

Working on projects encompassing rural to urban heritage assets, we work closely with the wider landscape team to provide a robust framework that responds to local, national and international policies of conservation, education, enhancement and revitalisation.