New PPS Consultation Document

[historic building]

Development is defined in the TCPA http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1990/ukp...-pb1-l1g55

[Weegie]

I saw the Building Design piece, and was struck by its Daily Mail style use of hype. We're told that "Heritage groups, planners and architects have expressed concern", they claim, before wheeling out evidence for this mass concern with a quote from errrm, one 'urban design consultant'.

Not saying the PPS is perfect. There are areas which could be improved or clarified in the consultation, but I have yet to detect evidence of mass 'concern' from 'Heritage Groups'. Perhaps it's just early days yet...

Brian

[BAJR Host]

mass apathy perhaps... after all, what will be will be?

Constant development is the law of life, and a man who always tries to maintain his dogmas in order to appear consistent drives himself into a false position.
Mohandas Gandhi

[Paul Belford]

worth noting...


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.