Phil Collins Associates

We work with clients to help shape and deliver historic landscape projects.  We  help clients develop and fund projects by providing  business plans, securing funding and developing partnerships and audiences.

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We have expertise in the assessment, conservation and management of historic landscape, parks and gardens and the conservation of historic buildings and monuments found in historic landscapes parks and gardens.  

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Research and appraisal

Research to identify and understand the significance and special features of historic landscapes, sites, monuments and buildings.

 

• Statements of significance

• Condition surveys

• Heritage impact appraisals

• Setting appraisal

• Feasibility studies

• Concept development

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Conservation management plans

Plans that:

• provide a comprehensive assessment of a site's significance

• assess the impacts of development proposals

• provide the context and rationale for planning applications, repair and maintenance schemes

• reveal the history of a site to inform interpretation and audience development

• provide specialist management and maintenance advice and plans

• support funding applications​

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Heritage management plans

• to meet inheritance tax exemptions for estates

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Interpretation plans

We develop interpretation plans that :

• develop a consistent,  coherent and compelling set of storylines.

• define outcomes and communication goals

• develop storylines and content that provoke emotion, thought and further inquiry.

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