Daily Archives: 04/10/2014

IHBC welcomes fine for failure to comply with enforcement notice

Posted on 04/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

Cheltenham Magistrates Court have issued a fine against the owners of a listed barn who refused to comply with an enforcement notice to remove unauthorised solar panels. Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court announced that a discounted fine would be given for the … Continue reading →

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IHBC North Branch ‘recession conservation’ event

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IHBC North Branch is holding a training event exploring the funding of conservation-led regeneration in a recession, offering a reduced rate for member bookings, which will take place on 24 October. The ‘Partnership approaches to heritage at risk: community led … Continue reading →

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Scottish Parliament Briefing on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill

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A parliamentary (SPiCE) briefing is now available which sets out the history and development of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill and the planned areas for reform. The Scottish Parliament writes: This Briefing summarises and analyses the key provisions in the … Continue reading →

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Reminder: deadline for Europa Nostra awards approaching

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The closing date for entries to the prestigious Europa Nostra awards is approaching, with a deadline for entries of 15 October. Europa Nostra writes: Eligible areas are: Architectural Heritage: single buildings or groups of buildings in rural or urban setting; … Continue reading →

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Hampshire development surrounding Grade II listed property approved

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A proposal for 425 homes in Hampshire within the setting of a listed building has been upheld on appeal.   Planning Portal writes: Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has agreed with the inspector who held a recovered appeal over a 425-dwelling scheme … Continue reading →

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Eleven ‘right to build’ areas announced

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The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced the eleven areas across the country which will benefit from the new ‘right to build’ self build scheme. DCLG writes: Eleven areas across the country will benefit from the latest … Continue reading →

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Conservatives pledges for housing at party conference

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Several announcements on housing were made at the Conservative Party conference, including a pledge to help first time buyers and a move to relax building regulations for new build on brownfield land meeting mixed community social housing needs. The BBC … Continue reading →

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Opportunities for empty properties in Wales

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The Welsh Government have issued a reminder that there is only six months left to apply for the ‘Open for Business’ programme, which presents opportunities for business rate relief upon bringing properties back into use.  The Welsh Government writes: The … Continue reading →

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