Monthly Archives: March 2014

The date for nominating persons deserving of New Years honours is approaching, with DCMS call for nominations by 5 April 2014. See IHBC Newsblog

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is holding a consultation on proposals to raise the percentage of major planning applications that should be determined in the given time limit to prevent local planning authorities (LPAs) being classified as … Continue reading →

A £200,000 Big Lottery Fund award has been made to the Prince’s Regeneration Trust (PRT) to ‘establish an innovative new social enterprise fund that will boost capacity, confidence and wellbeing in deprived communities across the UK through the adaptive reuse … Continue reading →

A new method of survey for historic bridges is being trialled in Spain, as part of a European project exploring infrastructure management, using ground-penetrating radar supported by a detailed geometric survey performed through a terrestrial laser scanner. The work is … Continue reading →

Fort Borgoyne, constructed in the 1860’s to protect Dover Castle, is now subject to a land management agreement partnership between the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and the Land Trust, securing its future. The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) writes: … Continue reading →

New research into neighbourhood plans undertaken by Turley Associates reveals that there are concentrations of activity in South East England and other areas of higher socio-economic affluence. Turley Associates writes: The Turley research – Neighbourhood Planning: Plan and Deliver? – … Continue reading →

A new report ‘Community Control or Countryside Chaos’ issued by the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) is highly critical of planning reforms, claiming they are ‘unnecessarily damaging the countryside and undermining local democracy while failing to prioritise … Continue reading →

England is enjoying the listing of the Grade II* listing of Capel Manor House (Kent) and upgrading to grade II* of the Catholic Church of English Martyrs in Wallasey, while The Scottish Law Courts celebrates the listing of Glasgow Sheriff … Continue reading →

Many historic properties across the IHBC regions will be plunged into darkness for one hour on Saturday 29th March at 8.30pm in aid of the WWF Earth Hour. Historic buildings taking part include Caernarfon Castle, Tintern Abbey, Kidwelly Castle, Caerphilly … Continue reading →

England’s Secretary of State in the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), Maria Miller, has offered an interim summary of responses on the consultation over the future of English Heritage and its proposed ‘split’. DCMS lists the main points … Continue reading →

Several important discussions affecting the work of IHBC members in Scotland were discussed in the Scottish Parliament this week, relating to the Historic Environment Scotland Bill, NPF3, SPP and traditional buildings To view the full reports and parliamentary business recordings … Continue reading →

A registered architect has been issued with a £1500 fine by the Architects registration Board (ARB) after being convicted of a criminal offence of unauthorised works to listed building. The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has taken this action after resolving … Continue reading →

The new cycle for Heritage Open Days has been launched. Heritage Alliance writes: It is Heritage Open Days 20th anniversary this year, so let’s make it a real birthday bonanza – full of old favourites and welcome new faces, you … Continue reading →

This year’s 2014 Europa Nostra Prize winners have been announced, and include two winners within the UK, as well as many more throughout Europe over four categories Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott won a conservation award, and a … Continue reading →

Ebbsfleet in Kent has been announced as the location for a new garden city  Planning Portal Writes: Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that a Development Corporation will be established to progress plans for a new garden city in Kent involving … Continue reading →