Advice

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This section covers the full range of English Heritage's advice and guidance on key subjects relating to the historic environment, from planning to climate change and regeneration.  Much of this work is informed by our extensive research programme and is regularly updated so that it reflects the latest issues facing the heritage sector.

We also publish Conservation Bulletin twice a year which highlights new thinking and innovative case studies on a wide range of heritage issues.

Planning Policy Statement 5

A major milestone in England's Heritage Protection Reform has been reached with the launch of the Government's Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the Historic Environment. This updates planning policy affecting archaeology, historic areas, buildings and landscapes.

Read the planning policy

HELM

Information, training and guidance for decision makers in local authorities, regional agencies and national organisations.

Visit the HELM site

Heritage Crime Initiative

Find out how English Heritage, the police and the Crown Prosecution Service are tackling heritage crime.

Tackling Heritage Crime