We have all seen headlines over the past year about sweeping changes made by the Government to help release more brownfield sites for housing development, however are our local authorities (LAs) making the most of their brownfield registers? Whilst the Prime Minister has confidently announced that “We will build fantastic new homes in brownfield sites […]
What is a Brownfield Register?
In light of the UK Government’s recent planning reforms most of us now know what brownfield land is. But what is a brownfield land register? Brownfield Land Register Every local authority (LA) is required to keep an up to date register of sites that could potentially be suitable for housing development. Currently the sites must […]
Historic Properties: Time for a Renaissance?
Historic England holds the official ‘At Risk’ register of properties in the UK listed as Grade I, II or II* (including places of worship). At the present time this list includes some 5,097 entries, all of which are in need of rescuing. The charity Save Britain’s Heritage (SAVE) also has a register of buildings that […]
How Can I Obtain Heritage Lottery Funding?
This is a two-stage process involving a detailed application along with supporting planning, funding and the necessary structural, environmental and appraisal reports. Please refer to www.restorationlady.com for further information.
Utility: Constraint or Opportunity?
Electricity lines and cables, water, oil and gas pipelines, and telecommunication apparatus affecting land are usually regarded as constraints but the agreements relating to them could lead to an opportunity. Constraint or Opportunity? If you are a landowner, a commercial or residential developer or a residential property owner and your land / property is affected […]
