Daily Archives: 02/10/2009

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has appointed Sir Christopher Ball to carry out an independent research project into the future of regulation and registration of the architects’ profession. This research will review the way registration of the profession … Continue reading →

The London Borough of Camden has launched a new website to gather residents views on proposals to introduce new planning rules in the area.  The council is proposing to remove permitted development rights in the Belsize, Hampstead and Swiss Cottage … Continue reading →

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is seeking to appoint individuals with expertise in the management of historic property, or accountancy/income stream management as Commissioners of English Heritage. The Commission is the governing body of English Heritage and comprises … Continue reading →

The Welsh Assembly Government is looking to appoint commissioners on the Design Commission for Wales to provide a Design Review Service for local authorities, project teams and others working on schemes throughout Wales. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115316731994.html http://wales.gov.uk/about/recruitment/publicapps/?lang=en http://dcfw.org/

A planning consultant has been convicted of two charges of damaging or destroying the sites of protected bat species at a former hospital building. Ayob Bhailok, 42, from Preston, Lancashire, had denied the charges relating to demolition work at the … Continue reading →

IHBC volunteers will be available to help show visitors with their projects at the major home design inspiration show at the National Exhibition Centre Birmingham on 9-11 October.  Their presence in the expert advice are with other bodies such as … Continue reading →

Heritage Link reports as follows: On the morning of 25 September, close to 50 Heritage Link members gathered at the Tower of London Education Centre for a day of presentations and discussion on the draft Planning Policy Statement 15: Planning … Continue reading →

Eddie Booth, IHBC President, has welcomed the news that IHBC’s membership has passed 2000.  He said: “This is not only due to our successful membership drives over recent years – people are joining the IHBC because they want to contribute.  … Continue reading →