Lee Rowley MP, Conservative, North East Derbyshire, asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a VAT exception for goods and services required for the (a) repair, (b) maintenance and (c) renovations of Grade …

This Government Guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates. Paragraph 175 on the self build exemption has been added and paragraphs 002, 003, 139, 140, 149, 150 and 153 have been amended.

The Government guidance which explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act has been updated., Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. The following paragraphs have been amended …

The Government Guidance explaining planning related fees and the method of calculating them has updated paragraphs 002, 003, 015, 021, 023, 024, 026, 027, 029, 032, 037, 039 and 046. Added new paragraphs 063 fee for each type of application and 064 – planning applications not subject …

The Government Guidance on responding to suspected breaches of planning control has been updated. paragraphs 004 time limits for taking enforcement action, 019 – What does an enforcement notice do, 025 requirements for obtaining a planning enforcement order and 027 the effect of a planning enforcement order.

The Government Guidance sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted. Paragraphs 041 permitted development fees, 065 permissions/prior approvals required for demolition outside conservation areas and 105 permitted development change of use from agricultural to residential, have been …

This Government Guidance on the compulsory purchase process and the Crichel Down Rules. It has been revised primarily to reflect legislative changes since 2015. It applies to England only. It is intended to make it easier for people to access the information they need to understand how …

The Government guidance has an updated paragraph 044 on when an application for planning permission is required to carry out works to a listed building. The Guidance has removed the following: ‘an application for planning permission is not required if the works would normally be permitted development and …

Historic England is asking the public to share their knowledge of England’s secret, unknown and forgotten memorials. Historic England wants photographs and information about lesser-known memorials, and those that are well-loved by small groups or communities but unknown nationally. It is also looking for rituals and activities …

DCMS has published its Culture is Digital report. The Alliance has worked with DCMS to submit examples of the heritage sector’s digital work and ideas for the future. The report aims to give museums, galleries, theatres and heritage organisations access to cutting-edge technology and digital skills …

The Prime Minister has launched a revision of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which implements around 80 previously announced reforms. The consultation on the revised NPPF will run until Thursday 10 May. The Alliance will be responding so if Heritage Alliance members have views that they would like …

The Heritage Alliance is proud to welcome the University of Oxford as a new member of the Heritage Alliance.The University of Oxford is a world-class centre of excellence dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and a better understanding of the world through research and education with a student population …