Creating sustainable places

A placemaking approach, with a focus on good design and creative conservation

Placemaking, Design and Heritage

Urban Vision Enterprise has a broad range of experience in dealing with masterplanning, design, conservation and heritage-led regeneration.

Development of design policies, strategies, guidance and codes
District-wide heritage strategies, including protection, management and heritage-led economic development
Planning applications, listed building consents, heritage statements, design and access statements
Running and participating in design review panels
Conservation area designations, character appraisals and management plans
Feasibility and viability studies for the re-use of heritage buildings
Site planning, business planning and projects for development schemes and historic building conversions
Funding applications for public realm schemes, conservation areas and listed buildings
Planning for heritage, including policies
Design and building conservation training for professionals and community groups
Heritage advice for nationally significant infrastructure
Preparation of local lists, working with volunteers

Services for a range of clients, including national bodies, local authorities, local councils and local community organisations.

Urban Vision Enterprise is a partner in the Government’s national neighbourhood planning support programme.

We specialise in legally compliant consultation and community and stakeholder engagement.

We have prepared guidance for numerous national organisations and programmes.

We provide professional support and advice for community-led development.

A design review panel with a constructive approach to create benefits for all involved.

Planning advice and support, representations, independent design review and training.

Let us know how we can advise you on placemaking, design and heritage.