Matthew Saunders MBE is running a call for evidence on behalf of Historic England. Responses are sought by December 21st.
The objectives of the overall project are to consider:
- The current state of the Lists (light touch) in terms of coverage, consistency;
- The implications of legacy entries (the majority, without reasons for the designation decision or much detail);
- Relevance and application of the present criteria (expressed in the DCMS Principles of Selection, noting new version imminent);
- Relevance to Government agendas – eg green policies, housing, place-making, well-being, sustainable economy, heritage capital;
- Effectiveness of the process – speed/ flexibility
- Relationship to UNESCO’s charter on Intangible Heritage;
- Position within other existing or potential protective systems (Conservation Areas, Local Listing, marker schemes, notably);
- Improvements/ alternative ways of working/ solutions to problems identified;
- How initiatives such as Enriching the List and tools such as minor amendments / enhancements can best be employed.