IHBC’s Research Consultant Bob Kindred is developing an IHBC Research Note on re-thatching issues under current planning policy, and is seeking information on relevant cases from members and colleagues.
Bob Kindred said: ‘One of the lines of research IHBC is currently looking at stems from recent members concerns about outcomes arising from planning and listed building applications for changes of materials used in re-thatching and questions of the harm to character and appearance.’
‘This issue may be best being captured in appeal decision letters issued by England’s Planning Inspectorate (PINS), but there may be relevant cases from anywhere in the UK.’
‘So if any members have any thatching-related appeal decisions, or comparable information, that highlight aspects of loss of local distinctiveness etc., I would be grateful if you would forward cases for review’.
‘As we need to progress the development of this Research Note in a timely fashion, this first call for data is open until Thursday 7 August.’
To alert Bob to a case that might be relevant please send all the details to him digitally at research@ihbc.org.uk.
