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The significance of a heritage asset derives not only from its physical presence and historic fabric but also from its setting – the surroundings in which it is experienced. The careful management of change within the surroundings of heritage assets therefore makes an important contribution to the quality of the places in which we live.

'The Setting of Heritage Assets: English Heritage Guidance' sets out English Heritage advice on managing change within the settings of archaeological remains and historic buildings, sites, areas, and landscapes. It provides detailed guidance intended to assist implementation of Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the Historic Environment and its supporting Historic Environment Planning Practice Guide, together with the historic environment provisions of the National Policy Statements for nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Following the publication of the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework in 2012, English Heritage will review and revise its advice. We will also continue to keep it under review in the light of significant planning decisions and developing professional practice.

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  • National Planning Policy Framework
    The National Planning Policy Framework was published on 27 March 2012, replacing all the previous Planning Policy Statements, including PPS 5, as well as various other planning guidance. Its central theme is the ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’, set out in twelve core land-use planning principles which underpin both plan-making and decision-taking.
  • Reducing Heritage Crime - ARCH Awareness - Policing the Past: Protecting the Future
    These events are aimed at local authority staff (such as archaeological and conservation officers), elected members of local authorities and parish councils, member organisations of Community Safety Partnerships, community groups and voluntary organisations working within the heritage sector and wanting to learn more about the Heritage Crime Programme and Alliance to Reduce Crime against Heritage.
  • English Heritage are holding NPPF Discussion Sessions
    Free half day sessions will provide an opportunity to discuss English Heritage's interpretation of the NPPF in order to promote understanding of NPPF, its implications for the management of heritage assets, and its use in plan and decision-making. The session will explore the language and terminology used in NPPF and how this differs from the PPS5.