Advice by Topic

A view of Dover Castle from the town

English Heritage works closely with Government departments and others to improve and enhance the historic environment and where possible to protect it from damage. This section includes national guidance and advice on a wide range of subjects including local government, regeneration, equality and diversity, climate change and buildings.

Equality & Diversity

Find out how our policies are helping to improve equality and diversity in the heritage sector.

Details of our policies

Transport

Transport can impact on the historic environment in a wide range of ways, some negative, some positive.

More on the impact of transport

Parks & Gardens

This section includes guidance on caring for historic parkland and cemeteries.

Looking after public spaces

Climate Change

The heritage sector, with its natural affinity for long-term planning, can make a positive contribution to the measures being developed by agencies responsible for the impact of climate change.

Our research and advice

Regeneration

The historic environment is the context within which new development happens. Inner city renewal, rural development, housing provision, transport schemes: all have the potential to enhance or degrade the existing environment.

More about sensitive renewal

Tall Buildings

This guidance sets out how English Heritage and CABE evaluate proposals for tall buildings. It also offers advice on good practice in relation to tall buildings in the planning process.

Read the guidance