Daily Archives: 22/04/2016

Tibor Navracsics, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has publicly announced that the European Commission will propose to the EU Council and the European Parliament that 2018 will be the European Year of Cultural Heritage, in an address … Continue reading →

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 →