Monthly Archives: February 2017

IHBC welcomes HE consultation on ‘LB and Curtilage’ Advice Note for 2017: Closing 24 March

Posted on 01/02/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has welcomed Historic England’s consultation on a revised version of an updated version of their ‘Listed Buildings and Curtilage’ Advice Note from 2016, with a closing date of Friday 24 March 2017, with plans for linked engagement events to be … Continue reading →

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IHBC highlights international RMI: Eiffel Tower to receive €300m, 15-year revamp

Posted on 01/02/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Mayor of Paris has proposed a Repair, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) programme to help care for the fabric of this iconic structural masterpiece as well improve security, reduce queues and protect visitors from adverse weather.

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IHBC consultation response: Call for Evidence for the English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review

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The Department of Energy & Climate Change consulted on these proposals and the IHBC Consultation Panel found that many churches rely on external funding support to operate sustainably and an important challenge is reconciling community aspirations and needs with the … Continue reading →

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IHBC consultation response: Proposal for regulations required by the HE (Wales) Act 2016 and guidance documents

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The Welsh Government consulted on these proposals and the IHBC Consultation Panel found that while the imposition of costs might deter unreasonable behaviour in designation reviews, those in receipt of the designation on their property may not understand that it … Continue reading →

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IHBC Context CPD boost: A revolutionary window mechanism – Learning lessons from traditional skills

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The repair of a set of sash-and-case windows in Aberdeen’s west end highlights 19th-century ingenuity and the need to take care of what might be lost when replacing windows, says Douglas Campbell in his recent article in IHBC’s Context No … Continue reading →

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Nominations open for 2018 World Monuments Watch, closes 1 March

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The World Monuments Fund is now accepting nominations for the 2018 World Monuments Watch (closing date 1 March 2017).

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From a water chute to a ‘Lego’ building – England’s ‘21 unusual places listed in 2016’

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Historic England (HE) has published 21 Fascinating Places Listed in 2016 to celebrate some of the more unusual or surprising places listed last year.

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National Trust and LGIU evidence suggests lack of democracy in local planning

Posted on 01/02/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The National Trust and the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) have launched new evidence pointing to a lack of local democracy in the English planning system.

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New guidance for NI legislative requirements and the use of planning agreements

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Northern Ireland’s (NI) Department for Infrastructure has issued Development Management Practice Note 21: Section 76 Planning Agreements, which is designed to guide planning officers and relevant users through the legislative requirements relating to the use of planning agreements and deals … Continue reading →

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HES and the Community Empowerment Act (2015)

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From 23 January, Part 5 of The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 came into force, which relates to Asset Transfer Requests. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is included in the Act as a public body with delegated responsibility for properties in … Continue reading →

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£4 million grants for England’s heritage institutions, including buildings

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The Department for Culture, Media & Sport/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund will allow institutions across England to increase access, improve displays and enhance public spaces.

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SPAB launches Historic Floors Guidance Note

Posted on 01/02/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

A new Note from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), developed jointly with ChurchCare, addresses the issues surrounding the appropriate care of historic floors.

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