Listed Building & Heritage Architects in Cheltenham & the Cotswolds
Working with a listed or historic building requires a careful balance between conservation and change. We begin by understanding the character, significance and historic fabric of the property, before developing an architectural response that allows it to evolve while respecting what makes it special.
Based in Cheltenham and working across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, we help homeowners sensitively alter, extend and restore historic properties, guiding projects through design, planning and Listed Building Consent.
Thoughtful Design for Listed & Historic Buildings
Every listed building has its own story, character and significance. Our approach begins with understanding the existing property, its historic fabric, proportions, materials and the features that contribute to its special interest.
From carefully considered alterations and restoration to contemporary extensions and internal remodelling, we look for opportunities to improve how a historic home works while protecting the qualities that make it distinctive. Where change is appropriate, new interventions can be confidently contemporary rather than simply imitating the past.
Planning Changes to a Listed Building?
Alterations to a listed building require a different approach to a typical home renovation. Changes that affect the character or special interest of the building may require Listed Building Consent, alongside any planning permission that may be needed.
We can help establish what permissions are required, develop a sensitive design response and guide the project through the consent process.
01 Extensions to Listed Buildings
Sensitive contemporary or traditional additions designed around the character, significance and historic fabric of the existing property.
03 Restoration & Historic Fabric
Repair and alteration of historic features using appropriate materials and detailing, with an emphasis on retaining significant original fabric wherever possible.
02 Internal Alterations & Remodelling
Carefully considered changes to layouts, openings and internal spaces that allow historic homes to work better for modern life.
04 Listed Building Consent
Preparation and coordination of the drawings and supporting information needed for Listed Building Consent and, where required, planning permission.
Selected Listed Building & Heritage Projects
Explore a selection of our work with listed buildings, historic homes and period properties across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, from carefully considered contemporary extensions to sensitive alterations and restoration.
College Lawn
Renovation and Contemporary Extension to a Listed Cheltenham Villa
Hillworth Barn
Sensitive Conversion of a Historic Cotswold Barn
Hedges
Contemporary Extension to a Historic Cotswold Home
Listed Building Projects From First Ideas to Construction
Working with a listed or historic building requires careful consideration at every stage. We begin by understanding the significance of the property and the constraints and opportunities it presents, before developing a design that responds sensitively to the existing building.
From our Cheltenham studio, we work with owners of listed and historic properties across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, providing architectural support from early feasibility and Listed Building Consent through to technical design, tender and construction.
01 Design, Heritage & Consent
Initial ideas and feasibility through to developed architectural design, planning permission and Listed Building Consent.
02 Technical Design
Detailed architectural drawings and specifications, carefully coordinated around the existing building, historic fabric and Building Regulations.
Planning Changes to a Listed Building?
If you're considering altering, extending or restoring a listed or historic property in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire or the Cotswolds, we'd be delighted to discuss your ideas and help you understand what might be possible.
03 Tender & Construction
Support through tendering, contractor selection and construction, helping ensure the approved design and important historic details are carried through into the finished building.