Daily Archives: 24/03/2017

IHBC consultation response as HE’s revised GPA Note 3 title includes ‘Views’ with ‘Setting’

Posted on 24/03/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic England’s (HE’s) revision of its Good Practice Advice (GPA) Note 3, ‘The Setting of Heritage Assets’ specifies ‘views’ in its proposed new title and content, to recognise planning issues not covered in the original document, while the IHBC’s consultations response offers further … Continue reading →

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REMINDER IHBC Marsh Award closes on 31 March

Posted on 24/03/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

With just over a week to go until closing date get your nomination in for a ‘great learner’!

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IHBC Annual School reminder: end-of-year budgets

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The IHBC is reminding members and their colleagues that they may want to take advantage of any end-of-year budget surpluses – and the Annual School’s early bird delegate rate – to book places or secure sponsorship at the 2017 School.

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Neighbourhood Planning Bill passed in House of Lords

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After its third reading and with several amendments, the bill has now passed  back to the Commons. Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament

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Guidance for Housing and NSIPs Published

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The government has published guidance regarding the details of measures that will see major infrastructure projects that include up to 500 homes considered as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP)

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Victorian Visions

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Guest blogger Veronica Barbagallo tells us about an upcoming student exhibition project created in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland

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Green light for £2 billion garden city development in Cardiff

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The City of Cardiff Council has approved plans for the remaining elements of Plasd?r, the £2 billion garden city development earmarked for the north-west outskirts of the capital.

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Fire destroys Grade II-listed Alston Hall in Longridge

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The fire at Grade II-listed Alston Hall could have been started deliberately, police have said. Historic England described the hall as “highly decorative” and it is thought to have been under renovation when the fire started.

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More than 100 housing estates receive regeneration cash boost

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Local authorities and housing associations will receive funding to speed up the building of thousands of new homes. UK Gov writes: More than 100 housing estates across the country are set to benefit from a significant investment to kick-start their regeneration, … Continue reading →

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UNESCO hosts First International Coordination Meeting for the recovery of Aleppo’s heritage

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UNESCO brought together Syrian stakeholders and international experts to evaluate damage to historic monuments during a Technical and Coordination Meeting convened by UNESCO

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