Heritage

National Trust unveils research into colonial history of properties

22.09.2020

Heritage | UK

The National Trust has acknowledged that 93 of its properties and places have links with colonialism and slavery.

Research highlights culture’s role in revitalising high streets

21.09.2020

Huw Morris

Cultural organisations will have a vital role in reanimating high streets and local economies as the country emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to two studies.

Liverpool goes back to the future with historic docks plan

18.09.2020

Huw Morris

The UK’s first heritage-led development plan has been launched in Liverpool to shape a multibillion-pound programme to regenerate the city’s historic docklands.

Appeals round-up: Double-decker café deemed harmful to AONB; Newly designated conservation area removes demolition rights

18.09.2020

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 12 September-18 September, 2020

Appeal: Newly designated conservation area removes demolition rights

18.09.2020

Matt Moody

An inspector has rejected plans to demolish a Victorian house in Northamptonshire, ruling that the council’s designation of a conservation area after the application had been submitted meant the proposal was...

Case study: New life for The Newt

16.09.2020

Matt Moody

Heritage | Leisure & Tourism | RTPI Awards | South West | The Newt

Hadspen House in Somerset and its estate have been transformed from a traditional private estate into a high-grade hotel, landscaped garden and sustainable tourist destination. Good planning – with plenty of...

News in brief: Partnership set up for small builders; Team appointed for West Midlands plan

15.09.2020

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 15 September, 2020

Legal briefs: Salford goes to court to protect green space; Judge rules that major Irish fast-track decision should not be delayed

11.09.2020

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 5 September-11 September, 2020

Appeals round-up: Approved housing will support marginally viable pub; Airbnb use for undersized flat approved

11.09.2020

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 5 September-11 September, 2020

Called-in: Jenrick sides with Khan over Brentford regeneration scheme

11.09.2020

Matt Moody

In approving plans for 462 new homes in Gunnersbury, the housing secretary sided with the Mayor of London, who overturned the council’s refusal of the scheme despite heritage concerns after the developer...

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