Statements

From time to time Historic England is involved in issues that become the subject of public discussion. This section provides our responses and explanations of sometimes complex situations.

Historic England Strongly Objects to Revised Anglia Square Plans

Historic England has objected to proposals for a 20 storey tower in Norwich city centre as part of a planned redevelopment of Anglia Square
1-2 Broadgate

Historic England has assessed 1-2 Broadgate for a Certificate of Immunity against listing after a new application for a Certificate of Immunity (COI).
Bosworth Battlefield

It is for the local council, as decision maker in this case, to weigh the level of harm that these proposals represent against the public benefits.
Former Birds Eye headquarters
The India Club, London

We advised that 143-145 Strand, home of the India Club, should not be listed
Historic England Position on Contested Heritage in Listed Building Decisions

We believe that removing difficult and contentious parts of the historic environment would risk harming our understanding of our collective past.
APPG Report on Industrial Heritage

Historic England warmly welcomes the new report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Industrial Heritage
Contested Heritage

Historic England's position on responses to and decision making on contested heritage.
Heritage Training Places Scheme
Coventry Listings
Coventry City Centre
Independent Review of Museums

Historic England's response to The Mendoza Review: an independent review of museums in England.
Stonehenge A303 Road Improvement Scheme

Follow the progress of the A303 road improvement scheme and measures taken to protect the Stonehenge World Heritage Site
Climate Change

A statement of Historic England’s position on Climate Change.