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.
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Whitechapel Bell Foundry
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We are aware that the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has decided to approve plans for the Whitechapel Bell Foundry.
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Everton FC New Stadium
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Everton Football Club are proposing to relocate to a newly built stadium, in a new location. Bramley-Moore dock is a candidate.
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Audit of Research into the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Built Environment
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We commissioned an audit which brings together previous research into the traces of the transatlantic slave trade in England's heritage
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Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon
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We are currently considering an application to list the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon.
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Our Response to the Historic England Tailored Review
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We are delighted that the Tailored Review of Historic England has given a positive and strong endorsement for the work we do.
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Secretary of State Refuses Planning Application for Redevelopment of Anglia Square saving the extraordinary historic character of Norwich
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Historic England welcomes the decision to refuse the planning application for the proposed redevelopment of Anglia Square in Norwich.
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Stonehenge A303 Tunnel Scheme Approved
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We are very pleased that a decision has been made on the A303 Stonehenge scheme.
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Proposed ‘Tulip’ tower
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Historic England welcomes the news that The Tulip has been refused permission by the Mayor of London.
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Cecil Rhodes Plaque
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We received a request to assess a plaque of Cecil Rhodes in Oxford in late 2015 for listing.
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The Removal of the Statue of Edward Colston, Bristol
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Historic England press statement on the removal of the Edward Colston Statue in Bristol
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Contested Heritage
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Historic England's position on responses to and decision making on contested heritage.
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Joint Heritage Sector Statement on Climate Change
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A statement of Historic England’s position on Climate Change.
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Historic England's Position on Climate Change and Sustainability
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How Historic England supports actions that address the causes of climate change and that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Modifying Historic Windows as Part of Retrofitting Energy-Saving Measures
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Our statement on the essential role old buildings will play in fighting climate change and the considerations for changing windows in old buildings.
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Historic England response to Government's Planning for the Future report
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On 12th March Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced plans for the future of the UK’s planning system in the Planning for the Future report.
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Historic England response to HS2 announcement
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Our response following the government’s announcement on the future direction of HS2.
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Historic England response to the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission’s report Living with Beauty
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We welcome the Commission's aim to sustain and create beautiful, thriving places for us all to live and work in.
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Holocaust Memorial, Victoria Tower Gardens
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Historic England response to proposals for a holocaust memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens.
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Damaging Planning Application for Norwich Goes to Public Enquiry
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Historic England has objected to proposals for a 20 storey tower in Norwich city centre as part of a planned redevelopment of Anglia Square
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Heritage Training Places Scheme
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The initiative aims to inspire a more proportionate number of people from minority ethnic backgrounds to consider a career in heritage.
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