Heritage advice that helps projects move forward
Lindsay Heritage provides specialist heritage consulting services for property owners, developers, architects and project teams across Sydney and NSW.
We help clients navigate heritage requirements, understand the significance of their site and develop practical solutions that support successful planning outcomes.
From heritage-listed properties and Heritage Conservation Areas to larger development projects, Lindsay Heritage provides clear, considered and professional heritage advice tailored to each project.
Meet Shona Lindsay
Lindsay Heritage is led by Shona Lindsay, a heritage consultant with experience across heritage assessment, conservation, interpretation and historical archaeology.
Shona has worked across a diverse range of heritage projects throughout NSW, providing advice for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Her experience includes working with private clients, developers, architects, government agencies and local councils.
As a heritage consultant, Shona understands that every project has unique opportunities and challenges. Her approach is to provide practical heritage advice that respects the significance of historic places while supporting appropriate change and ongoing use.
Professional experience and expertise
Shona is a full member of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), reflecting a commitment to recognised professional standards in heritage conservation.
Her experience includes:
Heritage Impact Statements
Heritage assessments
Conservation Management Plans
Heritage Interpretation Strategies and Plans
Archival recordings
Heritage advice for Development Applications
Archaeological Assessments
Shona has contributed to a wide range of projects, including heritage-listed buildings, Heritage Conservation Areas, major infrastructure projects, commercial developments and significant public places.
Her experience includes working within local government, providing valuable insight into council requirements and the planning approval process. She has experience appearing as an expert witness in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
A practical approach to heritage
Heritage planning can be complex. Our role is to provide clear advice that helps clients understand their obligations, identify opportunities and make informed decisions.
At Lindsay Heritage, we focus on:
Clear communication
We explain heritage requirements in plain English, helping clients understand the issues affecting their project and the pathway forward.
Practical solutions
We recognise that heritage conservation needs to work alongside contemporary needs. We aim to find balanced solutions that protect significant places while enabling appropriate change.
Quality advice
We prepare well-researched, concise and professional documentation to support Development Applications and planning processes.
Collaboration
We work closely with property owners, architects, planners, engineers and project teams to provide heritage advice that integrates effectively into the design and approval process.
Working with property owners and development teams
Lindsay Heritage works with clients at all stages of the development process, from early feasibility advice through to detailed heritage reporting and approvals.
We assist:
Property owners
Renovating heritage-listed homes
Making alterations and additions
Understanding heritage constraints and opportunities
Developers
Managing heritage requirements for development projects
Preparing documentation for planning approvals
Finding practical solutions for heritage sites
Architects and consultants
Integrating heritage considerations into project design
Providing specialist heritage advice and reporting
Supporting the future of significant places
Heritage is not only about preserving the past. It is about understanding the stories, values and significance of places so they can continue to contribute to our communities into the future.
Lindsay Heritage provides thoughtful heritage advice that balances conservation principles with practical project outcomes.
Discuss your project
If you require heritage advice for a current or upcoming project, Lindsay Heritage welcomes the opportunity to discuss your requirements.