MONTAGU EVANS APPOINTS NEW HISTORIC ENVIRONMENTS HEAD

Planning and development consultancy Montagu Evans has appointed Partner Dr Timur Tatlioglu to head its Historic Environment and Townscape team.

Sitting within the partnership’s Planning Department, the market-leading team comprises experts in heritage, urban design, and townscape matters who advise on complex development that often affects sensitive contexts in the built environment.

Acting for private developers as well as public bodies and charities in the education, arts and museum sectors, the team has a large portfolio of work across the UK with a focus on Greater London. It provides authoritative commercial advice informed by robust assessment, analysis of planning policy, and a dedicated research function.

Key projects range from extending the British Museum and bringing the Grade II* listed Victoria Palace Theatre back to life for the Hamilton production, as well as advising on major schemes, including the redevelopment of the Marks & Spencer flagship Oxford Street store; the National Holocaust Memorial adjacent to the Palace of Westminster; the 55 Bishopsgate tall building in the City of London and a landscape-led masterplan for Highgate Cemetery. The team recently advised Westfield on a major new residential scheme in West London; Lendlease on the £1.9bn regeneration of Birmingham’s Smithfield market; and St William on the transformation of the Bromley-by-Bow listed gasholder site in East London.

The team’s seven Partners form part of a 25-strong group overall, and includes Dr Chris Miele who founded the service line in the late 2000s. It has recently expanded with the appointment of Paul Kesslar-Lyne, who has rejoined the firm as an Associate.

Craig Blatchford, Partner and Head of Planning at Montagu Evans, said: “This team has unmatched experience and expertise in the heritage and townscape arena, specialising in high profile and complex projects that require experience to deliver. It understands how those places work, how they can be adapted, and how to achieve a deliverable and sustainable future.

“We are pleased to announce Timur as the new head of the team. With considerable experience and a track record of leading high-profile projects, he has the vision to drive the growth of this truly stand-out group of professionals.

“We also thank Chris Miele for his continued, outstanding contribution to the partnership. He is a true expert in his field, and I am pleased that he will continue in his current role providing exceptional advice for major clients of the business.”

Dr Timur Tatlioglu, Partner at Montagu Evans, added: “Our team has become synonymous with helping clients navigate challenging sites in often highly sensitive locations. This has been made possible by our expertise, the blend of long experience and academic rigour, and the commercial acumen that comes from being part of a wider property consultancy. It will be a privilege to lead such a successful team, having been part of the group for over a decade.”

For more information, please visit our dedicated Historic Environment and Townscape website area here.