Our Services

I provide specialist heritage and conservation consultancy as a RIAS Advanced Accredited Conservation Architect, to architect practices and private clients working on listed buildings and historic environments.

My role is to help projects move forward with a clear understanding of heritage constraints, supporting design development and strengthening planning and listed building consent applications.

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Services can be provided independently or as part of a wider design team, allowing flexible involvement at any stage of a project—from early feasibility through to planning and delivery.

  • Assessment of existing buildings to explore viable options for repair, alteration, or adaptation, helping inform early decision-making and project direction.

  • Early-stage feasibility studies to identify constraints, opportunities, and heritage considerations, supporting informed decisions before design development begins.

    As such, before embarking on any significant capital expenditure, Debbie considers it beneficial to ensure that the project is viable by way of a Feasibility Study. A Feasibility Study will provide you with a complete picture as to the viability of a project from several perspectives, including practical, financial and regulatory.

  • Clear, practical advice on working with historic buildings, helping ensure proposals are appropriate and aligned with conservation principles and planning requirements.

  • Delivery of full architectural services where required, from initial concept through to completion, with a focus on projects involving historic buildings and sensitive sites.

  • Research into the history and development of buildings and sites, providing an evidence base to inform design decisions and support heritage-led proposals.

  • Preparation of conservation plans and statements that assess significance and guide future management, repair, and development of historic buildings.

  • Assessment of the impact of proposed works on heritage significance, supporting planning applications and helping to justify design decisions.

  • Detailed inspections of historic buildings to assess condition, identify defects, and inform repair and maintenance strategies.

  • Preparation and management of pre-application enquiries, helping to establish key issues early and reduce risk during the planning process.

  • Preparation and support for listed building consent applications, ensuring proposals are clearly justified and aligned with conservation requirements.

  • Advice and support in securing additional statutory consents required for heritage projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

  • Preparation of clear and appropriate technical specifications for works to historic buildings, ensuring quality and suitability of materials and methods.

  • Preparation of tender information and support during the procurement process, helping ensure works are clearly defined and properly managed.

  • Coordination and integration of specialist input, including structural engineers and other consultants, to support a cohesive and well-informed project.

Let’s work together

Debbie has worked with clients across Aberdeen + Shire, Moray, Highlands and Angus. Send us an enquiry and we will endeavour to reply to you as soon as possible.