Daily Archives: 25/11/2010

There will be a reduction of 7% in the revenue budget for Historic Scotland (HS) under the budget proposed. HS considers this can be absorbed through the merging of priorities to protect front-line service delivery through the achievement of efficiencies … Continue reading →

Under Government proposals now out for consultation local councils would have the power to set their own fees to cover the costs of handling planning applications, ending the current system where charges are set nationally. Planning authorities would not be able to make … Continue reading →

Leading local authorities with the largest number of listed buildings across the UK have joined forces to urge the Government to free them from fixed planning fees which cost taxpayers millions and in the current financial climate are unsustainable, putting the nation’s … Continue reading →

Steven Bee is being made redundant after seven years at EH after role is merged The director of planning and development at English Heritage is to be made redundant, under plans to restructure the heritage quango. Steven Bee will depart the organisation, … Continue reading →

CABE and the Asset Transfer Unit have published new guidance for local authorities and community groups on the transfer of parks and green spaces. Community-led spaces: a guide for local authorities and community groups LINK provides practical advice on the … Continue reading →

The Statistical Report 2nd Quarter 2010-2011 has been issued by the Planning Inspectorate Among other items, this records: Listed Building/Conservation Area Consent Appeals: allowed at 38% for quarter 4 of 2009-10 (finalized); 29% for Q1 2010-11 (provisional) Listed Building/Conservation Area Enforcement … Continue reading →

The Government has started consulting on key detail of its proposed New Homes Bonus scheme which could be extended to include long-term empty property. Under the scheme the Department for Communities and Local Government will match the council tax raised from new homes … Continue reading →

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment was formally launched at the Construction Industry Council’s annual summer reception, held at the Institution of Civil Engineers in July. The Chairman of the new Group, Tony Baldry MP – a former Department of the Environment Minister responsible … Continue reading →

Historic Scotland’s Free Weekend and St Andrew’s Day offer is a great opportunity to enjoy a free family day out from Saturday 27th to Tuesday 30th November 2010. Historic Scotland – Events: LINK