Daily Archives: 27/07/2018

IHBC on Revised NPPF: ‘From a built heritage perspective, the revised NPPF is an opportunity lost’

Posted on 27/07/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

With the publication of England’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) IHBC officers have highlighted the chances missed, as Policy Secretary Roy Lewis said: ‘Unfortunately, it will be a long wait before we get another opportunity to shape planning policy … Continue reading →

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Last chance (almost) on IHBC’s 2018 Student Award & ‘£500 cash for coursework’ opportunity: Closing 31 July

Posted on 27/07/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The last chance to enter the IHBC’s 2018 Gus Astley Student Award is 31 July, so if you have relevant coursework from any UK taught course – under-graduate OR post-graduate, from 2017 OR 2108 – be sure to submit it … Continue reading →

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IHBC welcomes Leicester’s MA in Urban Conservation as our newest ‘Recognised Conservation Course’, when ‘recognition boosts applicant numbers’.

Posted on 27/07/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has welcomed the University of Leicester’s ‘MA in Urban Conservation’ as the most recent ‘IHBC Recognised Conservation Course’, while course contributor Dr Richard Butler writes ‘Accreditation from the IHBC gives our graduates a competitive advantage in the employment … Continue reading →

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IHBC HESPR’s top pick from £850K+ costed work this week: Royal Parks seeks architect-led team for learning centre in Greenwich Park; closing 16/08

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The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers members weekly ‘News and Tender Alert’ emails, with the IHBC Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers this week featuring a call from The Royal … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (Council’s) doorstep’: Dover’s Maison Dieu wins National Lottery support

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Dover District Council has announced that it has received initial National Lottery support for the restoration of the historic Maison Dieu in Dover, helping it ‘create a thriving cultural venue open to the community and visitors, and complementing Dover’s many … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Momentum gathers in takeover plan for Sheffield’s run-down GII Old Town Hall

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The Star has reported on how local campaigners working to revive the derelict Old Town Hall in Sheffield are pressing ahead with a crowdfunding appeal and community share offer in a bid to buy the Grade II-listed building.

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England’s Revised NPPF now out

Posted on 27/07/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been issued, setting out government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.

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Civic Voice seeks data on how planning decisions in Conservation Areas are performing against national planning policy

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Civic Voice (CV) is seeking cases to inform a review to find out how planning decisions in Conservation Areas are performing against national planning policy, with case examples to be submitted to info@civicvoice.org.uk by 31st August 2018. image: Fiona Newton

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England’s NPPF update – FOE considers legal challenge as ‘New planning rules put our climate at risk’

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Friends of the Earth (FOE) is considering a legal challenge over the government’s new planning rules for England, following the release of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

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Expert panel appointed to advise on the future of the high street

Posted on 27/07/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Ministry for Housing Community and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced the establishments of a panel of experts, to diagnose issues that affect health of England’s high streets and ‘advise on the best practical measures to help them thrive’. image: … Continue reading →

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RTPI: Institute for Apprenticeships appeal decision jeopardises future housing delivery

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The Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship Trailblazer Employer Group today received confirmation that their appeal to overturn the decision by the Institute for Apprenticeships to not approve the Level 7 Chartered Town Planner Apprentice Standard has been rejected.

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Views of Birmingham recaptured 50 years on: Times to ‘Compare and Contrast’

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The BBC has highlighted an exhibition offering new access to ‘‘Before and after’ shots of Birmingham taken about 50 years apart that are being displayed in a new exhibition.

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