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- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 03/03/2026
- IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03 03/03/2026
- IHBC President’s ‘Members only’ Invitation to next Virtual Council: Online, 8 April 2026, from 4.30pm – Scoping ‘Investigation’ of conservation in local government, with a call for suggestions etc. 03/03/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 03/03/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ Signpost: Poetry from concrete – Scotland’s fascinating historic concrete and brutalist architecture 03/03/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: HESPR Alert on early booking & special offer for ALL staff on Virtual #IHBCNewcastle2026’! 03/03/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Call to Tyneside authorities to restore historic swing bridge (closed since 2019!) 03/03/2026
- Ministerial Update: on ‘Relationship between Cadw and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales’ 03/03/2026
- Tell The Heritage Fund: Is your historic park or garden prepared for the climate crisis? TO 16/03 03/03/2026
- Georgian Group objects to visitor pavilions in British Museum forecourts 03/03/2026
- Consultation on new regeneration body for Greater Cambridge 03/03/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: HE on ‘Stanley Kubrick – A Heritage Odyssey’ 03/03/2026
- Booking opens for IHBC’s 2026 Annual Day School, #IHBCNewcastle2026, in person & online, June 19: Accessible & Certified CPD on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ – From £35+VAT 27/02/2026
- IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03 27/02/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: Unlock Access to RICHeS Research Infrastructure with Full Access Fund Call now Open with ‘Help’ webinar on 11/03 27/02/2026
- Looking back to IHBC’s Council on ‘Heritage Skills in Conservation’, and ahead to our new ‘response-led’ DRAFT Minutes, for review and feedback 27/02/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £77K of weekly works: Authority seeks design team for a new development, to 22/03 27/02/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ Signpost: HE introduces the Monumental Works of Giles Gilbert Scott 27/02/2026
- DCMS Honours Team on New Year 2027 (NY27) ‘Invitation to nominate’, information sessions and nomination form (to 31/03) 27/02/2026
- RTPI asks: Can England still build its utopian vision of a ‘new town’? 27/02/2026
- New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments 27/02/2026
- RICS modernises CPD framework and launches new member app 27/02/2026
- UK Research and Innovation launches creative industries strategy 27/02/2026
- ARB’s five-year strategy to strengthen safety, competence and culture in architecture 27/02/2026
- Pride in Place: 40 neighbourhoods join transformational programme 27/02/2026
Tag Archives: planning
IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the global Doorstep’: City Competitiveness Redefined, from ARUP – the cities to thrive in the era of climate change
image for illustration: Fiona Newton A new report form ARUP argues that traditional economic and infrastructure indicators are no longer sufficient to gauge a city’s long-term competitiveness, as cities must build resilience into every aspect of planning and operations – … Continue reading
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IHBC’s new ‘Board insight’ for members & readers: IHBC NewsBlogs etc as prompts & reminders to Trustees on recent achievements
IHBC’s National Office reports to the Board of Trustees include our NewsBlog posts as prompts and reminders of recent achievements, as our free and accessible NewsBlogs etc. outreach servicealso serves as a critical and cost-effective resource in our governance.
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Don’t forget IHBC’s free ‘Publications by Members’ webpage posting: Just send us the details, for all member categories
The IHBC is delighted to remind members of the IHBC who have published books still in print that they can promote these for free on our ‘Members Publications’ web page: Just send the details to Peter Badcock at it@ihbc.org.uk.
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IHBC’s Finance & Economics Signpost: British Land on ‘Brownfield’ – how to deliver more growth, homes & jobs, with communities’
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 British Land’s report on ‘Brownfield urban regeneration: how to deliver more growth, homes and jobs with the support of communities’ has been published.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (demolition) doorstep’: ‘Existential threat’ of ‘Embodied Carbon Briefing’ to demolition
‘Embodied Carbon Briefing Document’ highlights an ‘existential threat to the demolition sector’ – argues DemolitionNews: ‘a lot like COVID-19 just because no-one is talking about it doesn’t mean the problem has gone away!’
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Dorset dairy farm Wraxall Yard wins 2024 Stephen Lawrence Prize
image for illustration: Wraxall: towards the village by Martin Bodman, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced Wraxall Yard by Clementine Blakemore Architects as the winner of the 2024 Stephen Lawrence Prize.
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Ombudsman shares 100+ maladministration cases on damp & mould ahead of Awaab’s Law
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Ombudsman shares over 100 severe maladministration cases on damp and mould ahead of Awaab’s Law to prevent future failings.
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Planning Inspectorate reviews & reflections: … stakeholder views help to shape planning improvements…
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Feedback from stakeholders is helping to shape future improvements for the Planning Inspectorate and for the wider planning system.
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England’s Civic Voice highlights critical role of Local Plans in response to House of Lords Grey Belt Inquiry
Civic Voice has stressed the critical role of Local Plans in response to House of Lords ‘Grey Belt’ Inquiry.
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IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: IHBC’s Charles Mynors leads Council’s free CPD, on ‘Better legislation… lessons from Cardiff Bay’
IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, featuring Dr Charles Mynors on ‘Better legislation for the historic environment – lessons from … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Fresh £450K fund for Union Street Aberdeen
image for illustration Aberdeen City Heritage Trust is now accepting applications for grant for Union Street (West of Bridge Street), reports Aberdeen City Heritage Trust.
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New HE Technical Guidance: ‘Installing Heat Pumps in Historic Buildings’
image for illustration Historic England (HE) has issued new Technical Guidance on ‘Installing Heat Pumps in Historic Buildings’, looking at 3 types of heat pumps in historic buildings: air, ground and water source.
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MHCLG Demolition and retrofit survey launched to inform England’s National Planning Policy: Open to 31/10
image for illustration A new survey from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the future of national planning policy, specifically regarding the demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings, has been launched.
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Four devolution agreements signed off and others progressing
image: Open Government Licence v3.0 The government’s drive to hand more power from Westminster to local people has moved forward.
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IHBC’s Council Update: On planning law reform in Wales, extends President’s term to March, & explores current priorities and more
The IHBC’s Council, the Institute’s inclusive advisory and training body open to all members, held its eighth online meeting on 16 October, with 160 IHBC members attending.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Portsmouth) doorstep’ 1: Bid to list Portsmouth’s Civic Offices fails as campaigners fear demolition
image for illustration: Portsmouth, Civic Offices by Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Disappointment has been expressed after a bid to have Portsmouth’s civic offices listed failed – which it is feared will pave the way for its … Continue reading
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England’s Planning Reform Working Paper on ‘Brownfield Passports’ seeks public input to ‘inform discussions with the sector’
A Government paper is inviting views on further action the government could take through the planning system to support the development of brownfield land in urban areas and its ‘Brownfield Passports’ initiative.
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MHCLG Demolition and retrofit survey launched to inform England’s National Planning Policy: Open to 31/10
image for illustration A new survey from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the future of national planning policy, specifically regarding the demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings, has been launched.
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Launch of the Scottish Building Standards Hub
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 September saw the official launch of the Scottish Building Standards Hub (SBSH) at Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline.
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IHBC responds to consultation on changes to England’s NPPF
The IHBC has submitted its response to the consultation on government reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Council) doorstep’: ‘Liverpool Council greenlights ‘iconic’ Littlewoods Studios plans
image for illustration: Littlewoods Building by Peter Hodge / View from the top of the Anglican Cathedral Tower, Liverpool – Wikimedia Commons Liverpool City Council’s planning committee has approved plans to transform the iconic former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into a … Continue reading
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AHF: Grant funding for community-led heritage regeneration projects in Northern Ireland
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) grant programme for community-led heritage regeneration projects in Northern Ireland.
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Regulations made to support the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023
The bulk of the new secondary legislation needed to support the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (‘the 2023 Act’) was made on 9 September when Jane Hutt MS, the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip, signed … Continue reading
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Bioregional signs joint statement on climate change and planning in the NPPF
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Bioregional consultancy has joined forces with industry leaders to call for the NPPF to be made fit for purpose to respond to the climate crisis.
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FMB: Builders and homeowners to reap benefits from new retrofit scheme
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has entered into a partnership with Digital Buildings that aims to provide streamlined access to carbon credits and quantified social impact from retrofit projects.
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