Government Planning Policy

Stratford Station

The Government's overarching aim is to conserve the historic environment so it can be enjoyed by this and future generations. One way English Heritage is working to ensure that this happens is by commenting on and influencing Government policy proposals.

New Planning Policy 

Find out more about the new National Planning Policy Framework and how it impacts on our heritage.

New planning policy

Responses to Government Consultations

  • Communities and Local Government
  • Department for Culture Media and Sport
  • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Other


Dowload documents

Heritage Protection Reform

  • Creating an efficient system
  • History of Heritage Protection Reform
  • Improving Heritage Protection
  • Why we need legislation


Details of the reform programe