Heritage & Townscape

How we can help you:

• identification and analysis of archaeological, built heritage, visual and townscape considerations to inform site development potential, planning strategies, sale and acquisition;
• design advice;
• analysis of significance and setting;
• resolution of unauthorised works;
• applications for certificates of immunity from listing and designation advice;
• revised statutory list entries;
• expert witness services, including in relation to appeals;
• engagement with local planning authorities and other statutory consultees such as Historic England, the GLA and National Amenity Societies;
• production of associated archaeology, built heritage and townscape reports;
• assessment of impact or effects of new development on archaeology, built heritage and townscape receptors, including providing design advice and the production of heritage, townscape and visual impact assessments (HTVIA), heritage statements, desk-based assessments and written schemes of investigation as part of applications (including EIA).

See our sector specific case studies here.

Team update:

In July 2025, Savills acquired Citydesigner, an independent heritage, townscape and architectural design consultancy based in Central London. Read the press release here.

See a few of their impressive projects here.