Faced with inaccessible, redundant land and a vacant, deteriorating Grade II Listed Church, the project required a carefully considered development strategy. Millson Holdings Ltd, seeking to move quickly on a value-add opportunity, engaged the team to assess risks and opportunities. Detailed consultations with stakeholders—including planners, conservation officers, and the local community—were undertaken to understand constraints and inform design decisions.
The strategy balanced the sensitive conversion of the listed church into apartments with the need for high-density new-build family housing to cross-subsidize the project. Design proposals were developed for a courtyard-style family housing scheme, ensuring integration with the surrounding context while maintaining the character and heritage of the church. Planning and Listed Building consent applications were prepared with sufficient detail to provide accurate cost and feasibility assessments, allowing the client to make informed decisions on capital investment.