Monthly Archives: April 2016

Cheshire East Council and Suffolk Coastal District Council are launching a Supreme Court legal challenge ‘to prevent developers ‘riding roughshod’ over over councils’ development policies’.  Cheshire East Council writes: Cheshire East is to seek a Supreme Court ruling in a … Continue reading →

Members who work with transport departments in highways and roads around conservation areas will be interested to learn of new powers which have just been brought in by the Department of Transport; Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) now have the right … Continue reading →

Between Monday 13 and Saturday 18 June some of the most prestigious building sites around the UK will be opening their doors for behind the scenes educational visits as part of a nationwide initiative to showcase construction careers, including some … Continue reading →

The Daily Post has reported on the case of a cottage which has been the subject of enforcement notices following redevelopment works which were considered to differ from approved plans, potentially damaging the character of the National Park. View the … Continue reading →

A temporary structure was on display in Trafalgar Square in London for World Heritage Week which formed a 3D printed scan of Palmyra’s Arch of Triumph.  The Mayor of London Press Office writes: Come to see a reproduction of Palmyra’s … Continue reading →

A poll carried out for the British Property Federation (BPF) concludes that the majority of MP’s think that fees for planning services should increase. The British Property Federation (BPF) writes: Results of a poll released today have shown that the majority of … Continue reading →

The new edition of a booklet explaining permitted development (PD) rights for householders in England has been published this week by DCLG. DCLG writes: Permitted development rights allow householders to improve and extend their homes without the need to apply … Continue reading →

A new website has been launched for the Welsh Traditional Buildings Forum which assists in promoting appropriate repair and conservation of pre-1919 buildings in Wales, with a directory of courses and resources relevant to property owners, architects and developers.  View … Continue reading →

Two blue plaques have been revealed at the former home of Samuel Beckett and Scientist Patrick Blackett, one of only a few buildings in London to have more than one plaque. English Heritage writes: A house in Chelsea which was … Continue reading →

The 40th anniversary of the Brick Development Association Brick Awards brings opportunities for recognition of heritage projects, with 15 categories (including technical and craft categories) and a closing date of 10 June.  The Brick Development Association (BDA) writes: The annual … Continue reading →

Members in the north east, north west, south east and south west may be interested to learn about new developments in marine planning within these areas; a series of information sessions are planned to explore the sustainable growth of marine … Continue reading →

The report on the achievements and progress of the Coastal Communities Fund in its first 3 years 2012 to 2015 as the report notes that its ‘forecast job outputs have the potential to generate around £320m of annual GVA output … Continue reading →

Residents have blasted ‘appalling’ plans for a UFO-style loft extension to a building overlooking a conservation area in one of London’s upmarket neighourhoods, writes the Daily Mail, as Cromwell Mansions, built 1890s as a six-story block of flats in Kensington … Continue reading →

The Centre for Cities has released a report which draws together case studies which show how apprenticeships can work well in cities, discussing the challenges which the current system brings and examples of best practice, including within construction.  The Centre … Continue reading →

Historic Environment Scotland have released a call for action to take part in a five year community engagement project ‘Scotland’s Urban Past’. Historic Environment Scotland Town and city dwellers are being asked to get hands on with history by taking … Continue reading →

Sir Laurie Magnus (Chairman of Historic England, Dr Loyd Grossman CBE (Chairman of the Heritage Alliance) and Sir Terry Farrell, CBE (Architect) have issued an open letter calling for a clear strategy on tall buildings for London, and Historic England … Continue reading →

Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners (NLP) has issued a new study into local plan progress,  ‘Early Adopters and the Late Majority – A Review of Local Plan Progress and Housing Requirements’, as the report identifies 21 Local Planning Authorities which are … Continue reading →

A £9.7 million refurbishment of the unusual and iconic Grade II* Listed Byker Wall development has now been completed, with 628 properties being worked on.  Byker Community Trust writes: The Iconic Grade II* Listed Byker Wall, which is owned and … Continue reading →

Tourist areas at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are to undergo a £37m revamp, the Royal Collection has announced, with a new cafe to be built in the medieval undercroft at Windsor Castle in Berkshire as part of … Continue reading →

A new resource for measuring the social value created through construction has been launched as Building Social Value (BSV), developed by the Considerate Constructors Scheme, will provide the means for a third party to evaluate the social value produced by construction … Continue reading →

A new survey has been launched by University College London and Historic England, aiming to find out more about theft of heritage in buildings which are open to the public, including places of worship. NHTG writes: A survey on the … Continue reading →

The Hudson’s Heritage Awards are now open for entries, and offer an opportunity for historic building attractions and venues to showcase their innovation over ten categories, with a closing date of 30 September. The categories are as follows: Best Family … Continue reading →

The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has been carrying out work to its 349th property in care, a Grade II* listed church in Rutland and a Grade I listed property in Leicestershire.  The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) writes: Two medieval churches … Continue reading →