The assessment covered both the built environment and buried archaeological remains in considerable detail. The built environment component of the survey identified features and buildings of architectural or historic interest within the existing conservation area, and fragments of historic landscape, buildings and features within the wider study area, revealing an historic connection between structures and landscape.

South Shoreditch lies at the heart of what is known in London development contexts as the ‘City fringe’, the future of which is a major public policy issue for Londoners. The dominant and distinctive character of this area derives from its history as a major centre of the furniture trade from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th.

Erith is a small historic estuary town which has lost much of its distinctive character through extensive redevelopment since the 1970s. Erith provides an example where there has been a successful scheme to minimise street clutter, such as the removal of a number of large signs within a conservation area. The scheme also provided improvements to pedestrian circulation and the reduction of traffic speeds. The scheme was funded by the ODPM and all works were completed on site by July 2006. This has always been a dilemma for traffic engineers who are responsible for both providing information to road users and maintaining highway safety, though no signs are required by Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions (TSRGD) 2002 per se. There is increasing realisation of the intrinsic value that a quality uncluttered street environment brings to its surroundings, and designers should start from a position of having no signs, and introduce them only where they have a clear function.

The Household Cavalry Museum, opened in July 2007 brings to central London the collections of the Household Cavalry and houses them in two galleries in the north wing and one in the north-west pavilion of Horse Guards.

Kew Palace was re-opened to the public in 2006 on completion of a major project by Historic Royal Palaces to conserve its interiors and improve public access.

The Clore Learning Centre at Hampton Court Palace, which opened in March 2007, has been created by adapting the historic Guard House and part of the Barrack Block, complemented by a sensitively-designed new building, all facing a central courtyard.

The repair of a nineteenth-century flight of steps in Westminster Hall, the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, was preceded by a detailed investigation of the ground conditions and archaeology.

The project demonstrated how older properties can positively contribute to a low carbon economy.

MoD Main Building in Whitehall was built as government offices between 1939 and 1959, and is now the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence. A complete refurbishment of the building was completed in 2004, procured through the Private Finance Initiative (PFI), providing a modern working environment while retaining and enhancing the original architectural features.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have refurbished their buildings in Whitehall to create high-quality modern office space.

This Scheduled Ancient Monument was steadily deteriorating and inaccessible to the local community. The owners, Royal Borough of Kingston and English Heritage have worked in partnership to find the correct conservation solution, both in terms of the building’s care and also its presentation and interpretation. Ivy Conduit was removed from the English Heritage ‘Buildings at Risk’ register at the end of 2004 due to its successful restoration.

The Thames Gateway project is the largest characterisation study ever undertaken. It will enable planning decisions to be based on an understanding of the rich historic environment in the Thames gateway, and maximise the benefits that this can bring.

The appearance of London's streets and public spaces are fundamental to its success as a world city. The transformation of Trafalgar Square and re-organisation of surrounding streets is a cause for great celebration.

Hatton Garden- underpinning the unique character of Londons historic jewellery quarter through the aid of the Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS).

Forest gate- reviving a dying 19th century suburban shopping centre through the aid of the Historic Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS).

Eltham Orangery, Eltham, Greenwich: repair of high-quality Grade II* listed Georgian building enabling new use and its removal it from the Heritage at Risk register.

The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich: Understanding of the historical construction techniques can be a valuable technique in redevelopment.

New Cross- recovering pride of place in a run down historic road corridor through the aid of the Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS).

St Stephen's Rosslyn Hill: Reviving a Major Hampstead Landmark and putting it back into public use.

St John's Church, Hoxton- New users for late Georgian church as a catalyst for uplifting a community through the aid of regeneration funding.