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The Purpose of the Charter

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 our engagement, in partnership with others, in the modernised planning system. The Charter is currently being revised for publication later this year.

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.

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    Britain was the world’s first industrial nation and has a wealth of industrial heritage but many industrial sites have been lost or are at risk due to functional redundancy. English Heritage's survey has shown that the percentage of listed industrial buildings at risk is three times greater than the national average for listed buildings at risk.
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    The value of a well managed, protected and appreciated historic environment to both our quality of life and to the economy is well established. Heritage tourism contributes £20.6 billion to GDP a year whilst research shows that 93% of people think that in improving their local place it is important to save heritage assets.