Monthly Archives: March 2016

The gasholder near the Oval cricket ground in London has now been listed at Grade II; it was the worlds largest when constructed in 1847.  Historic England writes: The iconic Victorian gasholder that is the backdrop to test cricket at … Continue reading →

The journal ‘Planning and Building Control Today’ has published an article about potentially unfair refusals of planning permission, and suggested that the rate of refusals is likely to increase when planning legislation changes. View the article ‘Councils ‘Computer says no’ … Continue reading →

The £25 million Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) has resulted in another 26 projects across Scotland gaining assistance with projects to benefit capital projects, including works to listed buildings (LBs). The Scottish Government writes: Communities across Scotland are set to … Continue reading →

The repair of the world’s first iron bridge (Iron Bridge, Shropshire) is to be the largest conservation project to date for the newly constituted property owning charity English Heritage.  English Heritage writes: The world’s first iron bridge will be repaired … Continue reading →

Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Future Streets Incubator Fund is to fund a series of new projects to help improve the use of the roads and streets within the capital.  Transport for London’s (TfL) writes: Four innovative schemes that will transform … Continue reading →

Three war memorials dedicated to French service in wartime have been awarded listed building status, commemorating the anniversary of the centenary of the Battle of Verdun. DCMS writes: Three memorials dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of French soldiers during … Continue reading →

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has issued a blog report on community regeneration projects, reflecting on recent government policy and case study examples.  The RTPI article notes that ‘Communities should be involved in development, and not in a ‘tick box’ … Continue reading →

New proposals for implementing the provisions of the Housing and Planning Bill propose ‘fast track’ application services, revised thresholds for major and non-major developments, and reporting of financial benefits of planning applications, with a closing date of 15 April. DCLG … Continue reading →

A consultation has been launched seeking views on proposed permitted development (PD) rights on adding additional upward extensions, with a closing date of 15 April.  DCLG writes: This consultation proposes 3 complementary ways to encourage building upwards, by adding a … Continue reading →

The Capability Brown Festival has now officially been launched, with hundreds of events taking place over 60 sites in England and Wales.  The Capability Brown Festival writes: 2016 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, a … Continue reading →

The Heritage Alliance bulletin has highlighted opportunities to have an input into national qualifications for archaeology (6 March) and history (18 March). View the archaeology qualifications consultation View the history and classical qualification information View the THA bulletins