P&DG were charged with convincing the planning authority of the importance of the scheme, given its siting directly adjacent to a listed fire station, and within the shadow of two Grade 1 Listed and one Grade II* Boots factory buildings. Through a thorough assessment of the significance of these heritage assets, the impact of the proposals upon them, and setting out the balance against the significant public benefits, we were able to convince both the Council and Historic England that the development should be approved.