The following are key documents and organisations that can provide more information and guidance on the conservation of historic places and sites.
Legal and planning
- Visit the GOV.UK website for information on the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Visit the GOV.UK website for information on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Chapter 16 - Conservation and Enhancing the Historic Environment.
- Visit the GOV.UK website for information on the Planning Policy Guidance 12 - Conserving and Enhancing the Historic Environment.
- View the Telford and Wrekin Local Plan 2011 - 2031.
National guidance
Historic England is the government’s statutory adviser and consultee on all aspects of the historic environment and its heritage assets. Visit the Historic England website. There is a wealth of information and guidance available on their website. Key documents are:
- Visit the Historic England website for information about Historic Environment Good Practice Advice Note 1 - The Historic Environment in Local Plans
- Visit the Historic England website for information about Historic Environment Good Practice Advice Note 2 - Managing Significance in Decision Taking
- Visit the Historic England website for information about Historic Environment Good Practice Advice Note 3 - The Setting of Heritage Assets
- Visit the Historic England website for information about HEAN 2 - Making Changes to Heritage Assets
- Visit the Historic England website for information about Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance
- Visit the Historic England website for information about Practical Advice on Saving Energy in Older Homes.
The following groups have interests in particular ages or types of heritage asset, publish useful guidance on specific aspects of architectural history and conservation repair and some run training courses:
- Visit The Ancient Monuments Society website
- Visit The Council for British Archaeology website
- Visit The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings website
- Visit the Georgian Group website
- Visit The Victorian Society website
- Visit The 20th Century Society website
- Visit The Churches Trust website
- Visit The Gardens Trust website.
Telford & Wrekin Council guidance
- Download the Shop fronts and signage design guide.
- Download the Windows and doors guidance.
- Download the residents heritage guide.
Last updated: 18/03/2022 09:40