Daily Archives: 22/12/2011

The review of the IHBC’s governance, centred on the update of the constitution, continues into a new phase as many council members have benefited from briefing and tools to help them promote discussion across our membership.   Most council members … Continue reading →

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) has appointed Matthew Slocombe, a full member of the IHBC, to take over as Director when Philip Venning retires next summer.   IHBC Director Sean O’Reilly said: ‘Matthew’s been a hugely … Continue reading →

The Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee report on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) highlights the danger of reduced or unclear guidance promoting ambiguity and appeals, suggesting a second consultation as it concludes that: ‘There is a danger … Continue reading →

The Apollo Pavilion, the structure known as ‘Pasmore’s Pavilion’ in Peterlee designed by the internationally-renowned artist Victor Pasmore, has been awarded Grade II* status following advice from English Heritage, and will now take its place in the top five per … Continue reading →

The continued use of parts of a grade II* listed terrace house in central London as an art gallery and for film shoots has been rejected after an inspector decided it would harm housing supply and disturb neighbours.   Search … Continue reading →

The Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) Council approved 14 new RIBA Honorary Fellowships to reward individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including IHBC member and ACO past-Chair Chris Smith of English Heritage, Ai Weiwei, Boris Johnson, Malcolm Hankey, … Continue reading →

The inaugural Greenbuild awards are now open for entries, as they recognise sustainable building performance – both newbuild and retrofit – and celebrate the green achievements of all types of buildings, from homes to hospitals. The awards focus on actual … Continue reading →

A developer has been refused permission to demolish three run-down outbuildings within the curtilage of a listed farm in Gloucestershire after an inspector found insufficient evidence to show that this is necessary to allow a mixed-use development.   Search Planning … Continue reading →

A home proposed in a West Yorkshire conservation area has been rejected for a second time because it would harm the open quality of a site that plays an important role in maintaining the area’s character. Search Planning Resource: LINK

At Heritage Day on 8 December Alliance Chairman Loyd Grossman announced the joint winners of this year’s Heritage Alliance Hero Award – a scheme celebrating the outstanding efforts of the half a million heritage volunteers across the country. Heritage Alliance … Continue reading →