The IHBC is delighted to support the Gardens Trust Assembly on ‘Historic Parks and Gardens in the UK Planning Systems’, in person at Cowcross Street, London on 3 April, with a special 15% reduction for members (see dedicated code below).
Gardens Trust writes:
The place of historic parks and gardens in the planning system is at a turning point. The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 offered them greater protection than ever before, whilst the new government has swiftly revised the National Planning Policy Framework (with further policy changes imminent) and is clear that housing development is a priority. The previous government’s review of statutory consultees shone a light on the unique work of the Gardens Trust in responding to planning application consultations to ensure that historic parks and gardens are a positive part of our shared future. The Gardens Trust stands ready to respond to developing challenges and opportunities.
Historic parks and gardens are crucial not only as a key part of our national cultural story, for which the UK is famed internationally, but also for the health and wellbeing benefits they bring to people from all backgrounds, and the pivotal role they have to play in climate emergency mitigation. It is critical that the planning system is able to protect them whilst delivering necessary development.
Join us at the Gardens Trust’s annual Historic Landscapes Assembly on Thursday 3rd April 2025 to share ideas with sector leaders and experts on this important topic.
PROGRAMME
9.30-10.00am Registration: With tea and coffee
10-10.05am Welcome
10.05-10-30am A Review of the Planning System’s Aims: Opening Remarks: Deborah Evans, Gardens Trust Conservation Committee Chair
10.30-11.15am Planning and the Protection of Historic Parks and Gardens: Victoria Thomson, Gardens Trust Trustee (pre-recorded presentation)
11.15am-12.00pm What the Planning Provisions Mean in Practice: Clarity and Opportunity: Beth Harries, Solicitor, Historic England
12.00-12.30pm Does the Planning System Work for Historic Parks and Gardens? Panel Discussion: Paul Rabbitts (Parks Management Association), Bettina Kirkham (Berkshire Gardens Trust), Beth Harries (Historic England), Deborah Evans (Gardens Trust). Chaired by Chris Blandford, Gardens Trust Conservation Committee
12.30-1.00pm Questions
1.00-2.00pm Lunch: A buffet lunch is included, with a slideshow celebrating 40 years of the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
2.00-2.30pm Case Studies from the Gardens Trust’s Statutory Consultee Workload: Daniel Bowles, Gardens Trust Conservation team
2.30-3.00pm What about Non-Nationally-Designated Sites?: Bettina Kirkham, Berkshire Gardens Trust
3.00-3.30pm Tea break
3.30-4pm Evolution of the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest: Jenifer White, Gardens Trust Conservation Committee
4.00-4.30pm Questions and Closing remarks
….A recording of the event will be made available to attendees for a week afterwards.
IHBC members should use ‘IHBC15’ as the discount code at checkout for 15% off any Assembly ticket
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