# Studio Astragal Ltd

Studio Astragal Ltd is a London-based heritage consultancy firm specialising in conservation and historic building expertise across England. The practice provides strategic advice to local authorities, property owners, developers and planning professionals navigating the complex intersection of heritage protection and development.

The team comprises IHBC-qualified conservation specialists with additional expertise in town planning and urban design. This combination allows them to bridge the gap between heritage preservation requirements and planning objectives, a capability that distinguishes them in the market. Their clients range from councils seeking to establish or enhance conservation frameworks to developers and building owners requiring guidance through listed building and conservation area consents.

Studio Astragal's service range spans the full lifecycle of heritage asset management. They lead on statutory applications and public inquiry representation, but equally provide strategic upstream work—designating conservation areas, preparing character appraisals, and compiling local heritage lists. They advise on restoration and management of historic structures, while their Buildings at Risk assessment work identifies heritage assets requiring intervention.

A notable differentiator is their ability to draft conservation and design policy at local authority level, positioning them as strategic advisors rather than purely transactional consultants. They also offer flexibility through locum and maternity cover arrangements, allowing councils to scale expertise without permanent hires.

The practice's approach reflects deep knowledge of heritage designation processes, planning policy interpretation, and practical conservation challenges—making them particularly valuable for complex projects requiring both technical expertise and policy navigation.