The NPPF requires matters of heritage and archaeology, collectively 'the historic environment', to be considered as part of any planning application. At GHC we offer a full suite of services in this regard, including heritage statements, historic environment desk-based assessments and contribution to EIA. We have extensive experience of assessing the significance of Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and other heritage assets, and determining the impact that a development could potentially have on their significance in terms of both direct intervention and changes to their setting.