Expert Witness

Should a planning application reach the stage of a public inquiry, our senior consultants can provide specialist advice and support during the inquiry process.

When an expert witness is required

Public inquiries require a detailed knowledge of how national and local planning policy is applied to the historic environment when a proposed development is being considered, or during an appeal.

The contribution of heritage specialists is critical to reaching a judicious decision. In acting as an expert witness, our consultants will review the previous documents, undertake a site visit, provide a proof-of-evidence document and, if necessary, appear in court.

Robust and defensible

Our senior consultants have acted as an expert witness in numerous legal cases. They are unbiased and deliver detailed, robust and defensible evidence.