Dave Chetwyn, IHBC Chair, said: “We welcome the very real progress that has been made since the consultation draft of the PPS. In particular, we welcome the recognition of the role heritage plays in delivering economic development and its intrinsic value for sustainability. This is evident not only in the PPS, but in the Government Statement, which IHBC also was able to offer advise on.
It is important that we fully recognise the key role heritage plays in helping areas to transform to address modern needs and in supporting local communities, often in the most sustainable way. Many of our members will be concerned over the loss of detail compared to PPG15 and it remains to be seen whether the guidance can provide the level of certainty and consistency that is necessary.”
Mike Brown, IHBC Policy Secretary, said: “There’s no doubt that our joint IHBC/RTPI response to the first draft, and the energetic lobbying and detailed operational discussions we’ve had with CLG, have helped address some major concerns, but there are still many uncertainties given diminishing capacity and limited opportunities for wider sector feedback, presumably due to the coming election. The challenge for a new government will be to recognise the true value of England’s heritage, yes as the core of the tourism industry and the cultural beauty of our country, but more importantly in these difficult times, the best driver for social and economic regeneration of our run-down towns and cities. The IHBC looks forward to working positively with any future government in meeting this challenge.”
Seán O’Reilly, IHBC Director, said: “We’re delighted that, with our partners, we’ve had such a positive and substantive impact on the revised draft, and appreciate the hard work put in to address so many concerns voiced across the sector. This has helped create a document that is radically different from the first draft. Given where we are, the IHBC will do all we can to help members, our partners and stakeholders to implement this new policy framework as effectively as possible. The IHBC will issue guidance on its implications and challenges on our web site in the coming weeks. And don’t forget that our Day School, in London on 11 June, will be a splendid opportunity for professionals and stakeholders to quiz leading authors and stakeholders about the impact of the document.”
Link to Day school
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Government Statement on the Historic Environment
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