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HELM: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT - LOCAL MANAGEMENT Information and training from English Heritage and partners for decision makers in local authorities
What's New?
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The National Planning Policy Framework was published on 27 March 2012, replacing all the previous Planning Policy Statements, including PPS 5, as well as various other planning guidance. Its central theme is the ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’, set out in twelve core land-use planning principles which underpin both plan-making and decision-taking.more
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These events are aimed at local authority staff (such as archaeological and conservation officers), elected members of local authorities and parish councils, member organisations of Community Safety Partnerships, community groups and voluntary organisations working within the heritage sector and wanting to learn more about the Heritage Crime Programme and Alliance to Reduce Crime against Heritage.more
Latest HELM Training
10th Apr 2012, 12:53 English Heritage are holding NPPF Discussion Sessions
Free half day sessions will provide an opportunity to discuss English Heritage's interpretation of the NPPF in order to promote understanding of NPPF, its implications for the management of heritage assets, and its use in plan and decision-making. The session will explore the language and terminology used in NPPF and how this differs from the PPS5.more
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3D Laser Scanning for Heritage (2439 Kb)Advice and guidance to users on laser scanning in archaeology and architecture -
The preservation of waterlogged organic materials has transformed our understanding of the historic environment Their study involves the collaboration of many different disciplines from within the heritage sector These guidelines are aimed at anyone planning for or working with waterlogged organic artefacts, including archaeological curators, archaeologists and specialists (finds, environmental archaeologists and conservators)
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New Work in Historic Places of Worship (1707 Kb)English Heritage believes that this country’s historic places of worship should retain their role as living buildings at the heart of their communities. We want to help congregations accommodate changes that are needed to achieve this, in ways which will sustain and enhance the special qualities of their buildings. Our formal role is to act as a consultee in the statutory processes for controlling works to listed places of worship, but we can also offer pre-application advice to congregations to help them develop proposals, based on our experience and expertise in working with the historic environment.
Heritage Protection Reform
Heritage Protection Reform is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to Derbyshire and consequently the world.