B2B Consultancy
Architectural consultancy services.
Fixed-fee, fixed-scope commissions for developers, estates, institutions and fellow practices. Every engagement is led by a RIBA Chartered architect, with heritage work led by a RIBA-accredited Conservation Registrant.
Heritage Feasibility Appraisal
A desk-based feasibility appraisal establishing what can realistically be achieved with a listed or historic asset before you commit capital.
- Designation & setting review
- Constraints and opportunities plan
- Consent-risk register
- 10 working day turnaround
Listed Building Consent Strategy
A consent strategy and Heritage Statement framework for listed building and conservation area applications.
- Statement of significance
- Justification of harm
- Pre-app engagement strategy
- Conservation Registrant led
Sustainable Retrofit Assessment
A breathable, low-carbon retrofit strategy for solid-wall and historic buildings — without the moisture risk.
- Fabric-first upgrade strategy
- Wood fibre & natural build-ups
- Moisture-risk commentary
- Phasing plan
Design Review & Technical Support — Day Rate
Senior heritage and technical resource for practices and developers, engaged by the day. White-label available.
- White-label available
- Heritage detailing support
- Building Regs drawing support
- Minimum one day
Estate & Masterplanning Strategy
Portfolio-level strategy for estates and landowners — identifying sites, uses and the route into the Local Plan.
- Site capacity study
- Local Plan promotion material
- Phasing & delivery sequence
- Board presentation included
Initial Consultation — 60 Minutes
A structured hour with a chartered architect on your site, scheme or constraint. Fee credited against any subsequent commission.
- RIBA Chartered architect
- Pre-read of your site included
- Written follow-up summary
- Fee credited against commission
How we work
Four stages, no surprises.
Consultancy commissions follow the same sequence whatever their scale. You will always know what you are receiving and when.
Brief & scope
A short call establishes the question you actually need answered. We confirm scope, deliverable and fee in writing before any work begins.
Interrogate
Designation, planning history, constraints, precedent and site. We look for the issues that determine whether a scheme is consentable.
Report
A written deliverable structured for the audience that has to approve it — officer, board, funder or client. Clear recommendation, not hedged options.
Support
We remain available to respond to officer comments, present to stakeholders, or roll the work forward into a full architectural commission.
Common questions
Before you commission
Who do you typically work with?
Property developers, historic estates and landowners, land promoters, portfolio landlords, main contractors, charities and institutions holding listed stock — and other architectural practices needing specialist heritage or retrofit input on a project.
Are the fees shown fixed?
Yes. The fees on this page are fixed for the scope described and exclude VAT and any disbursements such as application fees or specialist surveys. Where a commission is larger or more complex than the standard scope — a substantial estate, for example — we will confirm a revised fee in writing before starting.
Can you work white-label for our practice?
Yes. Design Review & Technical Support is regularly delivered on our clients’ document templates and under their brand. We are happy to sign an NDA.
Do you work outside the South West?
Our studios are in Bristol and Bradford-on-Avon and we work throughout the Cotswolds and southern England. Desk-based consultancy — appraisals, consent strategy, retrofit assessment — is delivered nationwide.
Is the consultation fee really credited back?
It is. The £150 initial consultation fee is credited in full against any consultancy commission placed within 90 days of the call.
How do we pay?
Consultancy commissions can be placed directly through this site, or we can invoice on standard 30-day terms for established professional clients. Purchase orders accepted.
Next step
Tell us about the building.
Send the address, the designation and what you are trying to achieve. We will tell you honestly whether it is worth pursuing.
Start an enquiry