Daily Archives: 24/11/2009

EH/CABE: Building in Context Training

How do you ensure that new developments fit in and are sensitive to their historic area? Building in Context is a training programme for local authorities run jointly by English Heritage and the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment … Continue reading

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NI draft PPS on residential areas

Northern Ireland environment minister Edwin Poots has launched a consultation for a new draft planning policy statement to safeguard the character of established residential areas. The draft policies, set out as an Addendum to Planning Policy Statement 7 (PPS 7), … Continue reading

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HS Maintenance CD

Historic Scotland has issued a new CD Rom during National Maintenance Week which brings together expert advice to show owners the best way to maintain and care for their traditionally built properties. Ruth Parsons, Chief Executive for Historic Scotland,  today, … Continue reading

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IHBC LB prosecutions data on web

Today the IHBC launched its Listed Buildings Prosecution data resource on its web site. IHBC director Seán O’Reilly said: “This is a special moment in our history,  the database actually predates the IHBC, yet, like much of our best work, … Continue reading

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