Vulpes Wrote:The PPS is suggesting that Local Authorities should in future seek to further engage with this process by (as far as possible) giving and indication of the condition (and sometimes loss) of non-nationally designated heritage assets

Austin Wrote:There are many things to like about the document. It is good that HERs appear to gain mandatory status (although the caveat that authorities dont need to maintain an HER merely have access to one seems a little odd); it is also good that every planning authority should engage an archaeological advisor (although these can be consultancy rather than 'in-house' posts).

I am a little confused by the last section HE13.3

Where a decision has been made that will result in the loss of the whole or a material part of an asset?s significance, local planning authorities should ensure that developers maximise opportunities to advance understanding of the asset?s significance before this is lost. Developers should publish the outcomes of such investigations and the advancement in understanding that those results bring. They
should deposit copies of the reports with the relevant historic environment record. They should also offer the archive generated to a local museum or other public depository. Where appropriate, local planning authorities should impose planning conditions or obligations to ensure such work is carried out before commencement of the development.

Does that mean what I think it means? Publication prior to commencement of a development. Surely not practical....

Austin Wrote:The architects and builders trade press is expressing concern over the new PPS, claiming that the definition of 'heritage assets' is too open. I'd like to see them some up with a definition of 'development' which covers all possible examples.

http://www.bdonline.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=426&storycode=3146851&channel=783&c=1&encCode=00000000019fd1ac

The architects are worried about local authorities being able to designate unlisted buildings outside conservation areas as heritage assets.
http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/pps-15-fears-over-loose-new-historic-planning-policy/5206589.article

Austin Wrote:English Heritage is holding a series of events exploring the consultation draft. The events will provide delegates with background on the process of developing the PPS, and afford opportunities for discussion about its principles, content, and the supporting Practice Guide.

English Heritage welcome anyone who is involved in the heritage sector, and wanting to contribute to the consultation, to these events.

The Programme

0930 Onwards Arrival, Registration & Coffee
1000 ? 1015 Introductions, domestics and aims
1015 ? 1045 CLG Introduces the PPS
1045 ? 1115 PPS: English Heritage Perspective
1115 ? 1200 Discussion 1 ? The Principles
1230 - 1300 Lunch
1300 ? 1345 Discussion 2 - The Content
1415 - 1500 Discussion 3 ? Process, Resource and Support
1500 ? 1530 Summary & Close

Dates & Locations

Events will run in:

7th September ? Bristol
11th September Planning & Development Sector Specific Event ? London
21st September ? Leeds
23rd September - Leicester

Booking

Places at each event will be limited to 100. For queries or to register your interest in attending please email Rachel.prosser@english-heritage.org.uk
Full joining instructions will be issued upon confirmation of your place.