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Guidance Library
The HELM website includes information on guidance available from English Heritage, as well as local authorities, amenity groups and relevant bodies.
English Heritage guidance
The English Heritage guidance library can be searched and guidance downloaded as PDF documents.
Local Authority guidance
Many Local Authorities produce their own guidance on a wide range of topics and English Heritage is keen to encourage sharing of knowledge and experience. A list of guidance documents and links is available from our Local Authority guidance section.
In 2004, English Heritage commissioned Oxford Brookes University to collate the database of local authority publications on the historic environment. An initial telephone pilot survey was followed by a comprehensive questionnaire survey. A summary report of the data can be downloaded.
You can also fill in our online form to submit Local Authority guidance of your own.
What's New?
- December 2009 - February 2010. The social, economic and environmental value of heritage assets has been proven beyond doubt but questions surrounding heritage protection remain. A strategic approach to conservation management as part of planning and development will help not only to protect and enhance conservation areas but also to achieve broader corporate objectives. A national seminar series has been developed by the Historic Towns Forum and English Heritage to support those in local authorities responsible for strategic management and policy making.
- Wednesday 24 February 2010, Telford; Tuesday 2 March 2010, Newcastle upon Tyne. A 1-day event aimed at people involved in the planning system within World Heritage Sites, including Planners, Conservation Officers, WHS Co-ordinators and Councillors.