Built Environment
English Heritage is committed to increasing the standards and practice of conserving our built environment. The Conservation Department, as part of Research and Standards Group, offers technical advice to the English Heritage regional offices in relation to all aspects surrounding the deterioration of historic buildings, aspects of their specific materials, components, structure and services and the evaluation and assessment of treatment methods and materials. Much of this revolves around grant-related casework and work to our own properties in care, and this provided a focus for a programme of applied research and development. The results of this on-going and collaborative programme are regularly published research papers, technical guidance and policy literature, conferences, and training workshops.
English Heritage wants to improve the quality and delivery of its services to those who are involved in changing or influencing change to the historic environment. This charter explains the steps we are taking to achieve this, and our commitment to delivering advisory services for planning and development in partnership with other agencies. Aimed at owners of historic sites, local planning authorities and the development industry, the charter covers both the statutory advice we give and our response to requests for preliminary opinion and advice. It also covers advice on policy and management issues such as conservation plans. Further information is available.
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