Arthian’s heritage consultants deliver historic building recording, Level 1–4 surveys, and planning support across the UK and Ireland. Supporting conservation, EIA and regeneration.
Built Heritage Consultants Across UK & Ireland
At Arthian, our heritage consultants provide detailed recording and analysis of historic buildings, associated buried features, and their settings. We work across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, tailoring our approach to meet planning conditions, legal requirements, and conservation best practice.
Whether your project involves listed buildings, locally significant structures, or buildings within conservation areas, we deliver proportionate and policy-aligned documentation. Our services support planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), regeneration schemes, and heritage consent processes.
Recording Levels & Capabilities
We undertake building recording to the standards set out by Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland, Cadw, and Historic Environment Division NI, offering all four recognised levels of survey:
Our services include:
- Level 1 to Level 4 recording From basic photographic inspection to comprehensive analytical documentation, including measured drawings, written analysis, and historical research.
- Recording of listed and unlisted buildings Including groups of buildings, setting issues, and structures of local interest.
- Design and regeneration advice Supporting proposals that enhance historic settings, with input into planning discussions and liaison with statutory consultees.
- Pre-application and EIA support Early-stage input to identify constraints and opportunities, helping shape viable and sensitive development strategies.
- Ecological integration Coordinated advice where heritage intersects with protected species or landscape impacts—such as bat roosts or historic tree lines.
- 3D reconstruction and visualisation Digital modelling of historic features to support interpretation, consultation and design refinement.
- Visual Impact Analysis Assessing how changes affect the appearance and character of buildings and their settings.
- Urban Characterisation Evaluating townscapes to inform planning and conservation strategies.
All recording is delivered through a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI), agreed with the local planning authority, and supported by our in-house specialists in ecology, landscape and visualisation.
Why Choose Arthian
- Full-service historic building recording consultancy
- Experience across all UK and Irish planning systems
- Recording aligned with Historic England Level 1–4 standards
- Integrated support from ecology, landscape and visualisation teams
- Trusted by developers, planners and conservation bodies nationwide
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is historic building recording required? Recording is often required by planning conditions before alterations, demolition or development affecting historic buildings. We help scope and deliver the appropriate level of survey.
- What are the different levels of building recording? Levels range from basic photographic records (Level 1) to comprehensive analytical documentation (Level 4). The level depends on the building’s significance and the nature of proposed works.
- Can you help with buildings that aren’t listed? Yes—many unlisted buildings still hold local or architectural interest. We provide proportionate recording and advice for non-designated heritage assets.
- Do you offer 3D modelling or visualisation? Absolutely. We produce digital reconstructions and visual impact assessments to support planning submissions and stakeholder engagement.
