Online Talk: The principles of Conservation Management Planning

Discover how Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) can help you understand, care for and manage historic buildings in this recorded talk.

Want to know more about Conservation Management Plans and how they can help?

This talk explores when CMPs are most useful, how they are structured, how they can be effectively delivered, and how they can be used once written. It considers how CMPs can be applied to buildings great and small, and how a holistic approach can produce meaningful results. The talk also shares some handy dos and don’ts for anyone considering commissioning a CMP.

The talk is led by Bryher Mason of Avalon Planning and Heritage, who has authored or co-authored a number of Conservation Management Plans and has practical experience of managing a variety of heritage assets.

Recording from 19 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online

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More about CMPs

CMPs should be an exemplar of applied research that provide innovative solutions to issues affecting heritage assets. As the National Lottery Heritage Fund states:

Conservation planning is a process that will help you look after your heritage the best way you can.

Conservation management planning is a tool for effective and responsible management of historic sites. CMPs help site managers to navigate the balance between conservation and access; repair and restoration; as well as to tackle the uncertainties of environmental and economic change. They can also reveal new layers of meaning and significance to guide decision-making. If the site is open to the public, better understanding enables managers to enrich storytelling and interpretation.

About Avalon Planning and Heritage

Since Avalon Planning and Heritage began in 2014, they’ve grown to become one of the biggest providers of planning and heritage advice in the South West, with offices in Exeter, Bristol and Plymouth.

They have specialist teams for planning, heritage, archaeology and Conservation Management Plans, as well as unique homes services for domestic developers. Many projects involve a mix of advice spanning all of their different expert teams.

Watch the Recording

The recording is now available to watch, offering practical advice and insights for anyone interested in understanding and managing historic buildings and places.