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Latest: Welcome to the BEFS e-Bulletin. Welcome to this issue of BEFS e-bulletin. This
bulletin includes an invitation to attend a consultation workshop held
jointly by BEFS and Historic Scotland on the Ancient Monuments and Listed
Building Bill, information about two opportunities to get your work noted
and awarded, and links to the recently published National Planning
Framework 2 and the Consultation on Implementation of the Removal of the
Duty of Planning Authorities to Notify Historic Scotland on Certain Types
of Listed Building Consent Application [what a mouthful...]
BEFS Board is looking for people passionate for places, policy and
practice, to play a pivotal role in steering this organisation through an
exciting period of development. We are expanding the Board, and want to
ensure a good mix of skills and expertise - to make sure that we have the
right team to take forward the collective interest of our members. For an
informal chat with a member of the appointment committee, please contact
BEFS office.
For further information on BEFS visit: www.befs.org.uk .
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Consultations
Consultation
on Implementation of the Removal of the Duty of Planning Authorities to
Notify Historic Scotland on Certain Types of Listed Building Consent
Application (HS 25/06/09)
This consultation explains how Historic Scotland, Perth and Kinross,
Glasgow City and the City of Edinburgh Councils operated a pilot which
explored whether they could issue faster listed building consents to
applicants without a reduction in the quality of decisions. The
consultation document sets out how the pilot was designed and operated, and
analyses its findings. The consultation invites comments on the
effectiveness of the methodology and welcomes views on how best to
implement a future scheme of this type, if it is decided to offer it to all
planning authorities. Consultation closes on Friday 25 September.
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/about/consultations/currentconsultations.htm
consultation
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/news/news_article.htm?articleid=24219
press release
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Publications
National
Planning Framework 2 (SP 25/06/09)
The National Planning Framework (NPF) is a strategy for the long-term
development of Scotland's towns, cities
and countryside. The NPF is about shaping Scotland's future and is
concerned with how Scotland develops over the
next 20 to 25 years and how to make that possible. The NPF identifies key
strategic infrastructure needs to ensure that each part of the country can
develop to its full potential.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning/National-Planning-Policy/npf
Identifying Good Practice from Countries Implementing the European
Landscape Convention (Project Reference ICP/001/07) (SG 17/06/09)
A review of how the European Landscape Convention has been implemented in
other European countries including case studies and appropriate recommendations
for Scotland.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/06/11091754/0
Strategic Research Framework Brochure (Urban-Net Bulletin June)
The Brochure sets an agenda for European urban sustainability research and
covers: Main Principles of Urban research; Priority Research Areas;
Implementation of the Framework: There are 4 priority research areas:
Integrated urban management and city leadership; Sustainable land-use in
city regions; Climate Change in the urban context; and Health, quality of
life and public spaces. Key themes and research topics are discussed for
each research area.
The brochure can also be downloaded at http://www.urban-net.org/binaries/urban-net/bulk/text/urban-net_research-framework_pdf.pdf
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Scottish Government news releases
Holyrood
Committee Sets out vision for Scotland's Energy future
(SP 30/06/09)
A political vision for the future of energy production and use in Scotland was set out today
in an extensive report from the Scottish Parliament's Economy, Energy and
Tourism Committee. Determining and Delivering on Scotland's Energy Future
sets out a pathway for the Scottish Government to follow to meet the
emissions targets set out in the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill passed last
week by the Scottish Parliament.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/nmCentre/news/news-comm-09/ceet09-s3-006.htm
Regeneration
in Scotland (SG 17/06/09)
Applications worth £125 million have been received for a fund to regenerate
Scotland's towns, MSPs
were told on 17/06/09. Housing and
Communities Minister Alex Neil confirmed that 133 bids had been received
for a share of the £60 million Town Centre Regeneration Fund. The scheme
aims to revitalise the country's high streets and complement efforts
already underway to support town and city centres across Scotland. Bids
have been submitted from local authorities, businesses, and third sector
groups.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/06/17105327
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News releases
BURA
Awards for Best Practice in Regeneration
Want to be recognised as the best in the sector? The British Urban
Regeneration Association, (BURA) Awards offer an opportunity to gain
recognition for your hard work, boost morale within your team and gain a
reputation for innovation and success that can help you secure work into
the future. The awards identify and celebrate the innovative methods being
used in successful regeneration projects across the UK. Visit www.bura.org.uk/awards for more
information contact Viv on vivien@bura.org.uk
or 0207 539 4030. Closing date is July 8.
Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning
These Scottish Government run awards are now in their 13th year. They aim
to stimulate the creativity of those engaged in planning and to raise the
profile of good planning practice. Anyone can enter, including local
authorities, consultants, developers, voluntary organisations and community
groups. More information on the Scottish Government website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning/National-Planning-Policy/awards.
Closing date for nominations is August 14.
Scheduled Monuments Harder to Save than Buildings - English Heritage
"At Risk" Register launched (EH 23/06/09)
A full list of England's scheduled monuments most at risk from decay,
neglect and pressure from farming and development has been published for
the first time by English Heritage in its Heritage at Risk Register 2009,
highlighting the challenges, particularly in the current economic climate,
of saving archaeological sites that do not generate an income.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.16640
Historic Parks and Gardens included for first time in full on English Heritage
"At Risk" Register (EH 23/06/09)
A full list of England's registered parks and gardens most at risk from
neglect, decay and pressure from development has been published for the
first time by English Heritage in its Heritage at Risk Register 2009. The
register highlights the challenges owners face and will help English
Heritage to prioritise the advice and grants it offers owners.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.16639
Conservation Areas at Risk - English Heritage Survey Results (EH 23/06/09)
On Tuesday 23 June, English Heritage revealed the results of the first ever
national survey of conservation areas. How many are at risk and what are
the top 10 threats?
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.16634
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Recent parliamentary questions
Answers
will appear in a subsequent Bulletin, with questions reproduced. Questions
marked with a triangle are initiated by the Scottish Executive in order to
facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament. Questions in
which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an
"R".
S3W-24916
Patricia Ferguson: To ask the Scottish Executive what factors it took into
account in deciding to reduce its proposed statutory guidance on
sustainable development from 52 paragraphs in Statutory Guidance on
Planning and Sustainable Development: Consultation Paper published in March
2007 to the two paragraphs in Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) Consultative
Draft published in April 2009. (SP 18/06/09)
S3W-24917 Patricia Ferguson: To ask the Scottish Executive how it will
ensure that planning authorities comply with their sustainable development
duty as required by the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006. (SP18/06/09)
S3W-24918 Patricia Ferguson: To ask the Scottish Executive how it will
ensure that planning authorities are provided with guidance on implementing
the sustainable development duty placed on them by the Planning etc.
(Scotland) Act 2006. (SP 18/06/09)
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Recent parliamentary answers
Q S3W-25242? Christopher Harvie: To ask the
Scottish Executive when it will lay the final National Planning Framework
for Scotland 2 before the Parliament in accordance with the requirements of
the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006. (SP 25/06/09)
A Answered by John Swinney (25/06/09): I am pleased
to announce that the final version of Scotland's second National Planning
Framework was published and laid before the Scottish Parliament this
morning, 25 June 2009. The National Planning Framework for Scotland 2
builds on the first National Planning Framework (NPF), drawing on the
analysis contained in the NPF monitoring report (September 2006) and the
views of stakeholders following an extensive programme of public engagement
and Parliamentary scrutiny. The framework takes forward the spatial aspects
of the Government's Economic Strategy. It articulates the spatial
consequences of policies for transport, energy, climate change, waste
management, water and drainage, flooding etc, rather than making policy on
these matters. It provides a means of efficiently delivering national
policies and programmes and identifying key strategic infrastructure needs
which support the Scottish Government's central purpose of sustainable
economic growth.
Copies of the National Planning Framework for Scotland 2, the accompanying
Participation Statement including Final Conformity Report, and a statement
in response to the Views of the Scottish Parliament on the Proposed
National Planning Framework are available from the Scottish Parliament's
Information Centre (Bib. numbers 48492, 48493, and 48494).
Q S3W-24667 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish
Executive when it expects to publish the final National Planning Framework
for Scotland 2. (SP 10/06/09)
A Answered by Stewart Stevenson (22/06/09): I refer
the member to the answer to question S3W-24668 on 18 June 2009. All answers
to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website,
the search facility for which can be found at:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx
Q S3W-24757 Irene Oldfather: To ask the Scottish
Executive what action it is taking to raise awareness of the second round
of applications for the Town Centre Regeneration Fund. (SP 12/06/09)
A Answered by Alex Neil 19/06/09: The second round
of applications to the Fund has been widely publicised, and promoted in a
number of ways. Our website includes full details. I have ensured that all
MSPs, Community Planning Partnerships, Town Centre Managers, Local
Authorities, Business Improvement Districts and Urban Regeneration
Companies have received details of the Fund and a link to the information
available on our website. I have also released details of the application
process, including the existence of a second round of applications, to the
press.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/regeneration/town-centres/tcrf.
Q S3W-24778 Trish Godman: To ask the Scottish
Executive whether it plans to review Planning Advice Note 65 (PAN 65). (SP
12/06/09)
A Answered by Stewart Stevenson 19/06/09: A revised
version of Planning Advice Note 65: Planning and Open Space was published
in May 2008. The Scottish Government has no current plans for a further
revision of the advice.
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Other parliamentary activity
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Events
The
Future Scotland Debates: Regeneration - What will it take for Scotland to
build world class towns and cities?
9 Jul 2009, 6.30-8pm (drinks reception before and after), The Lighthouse,
Glasgow
Presented by The Lighthouse and Architecture and Design Scotland in
partnership with Scotland's Urban Regeneration Companies, the Future
Scotland Debates are a platform for discussions on the future of Scotland's
built environment.
http://www.thelighthouse.co.uk/events/events/5,526/The-Future-Scotland-Debates-Regeneration.html
The Future Scotland Debates: Sustainable Places - What do we mean by
'sustainable places', and how can we make sure we are going to deliver
them?
21 Aug 09, 11.30am-1pm, The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Presented by The Lighthouse and Architecture and Design Scotland in
partnership with Scotland's Urban Regeneration Companies, the Future
Scotland Debates are a platform for discussions on the future of Scotland's
built environment.
http://www.thelighthouse.co.uk/events/events/5,527/The-Future-Scotland-Debates-Sustainable-Places.html
Amending Scotland's heritage legislation - an effective toolkit?
Thursday 16 July 2009, MacDonald room, Edinburgh 9:30am - 1pm
Joint consultation workshop by Historic Scotland and BEFS.
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on a draft Bill to amend
heritage legislation in Scotland, through the Ancient Monuments and Listed
Building (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, as part of a wider ranging package of
reform. The aim is to improve our ability to manage historic assets,
to equip practitioners in their work to ensure we pass on a legacy of which
future generations can be proud. This workshop is relevant for anyone that
uses or has an interest in the legislation that safeguards our historic
environment. This is your opportunity to learn about what is
proposed, hear others' views and contribute your own, before the Bill
enters Parliament.
http://www.befs.org.uk/09.07.16%20Workshop%20Event.doc
For further information contact BEFS:
http://www.befs.org.uk/
or 0131 220 6241
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Training
Vacancies
Royal
Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS):
Appointment of 3 Commissioners
The appointments are not remunerated but travel and subsistence expenses
are met. Reasonable dependent carer expenses will also be reimbursed.
The role involves: attending and contributing to Commission meetings 4
times a year and, at least one of the 6 Programme Committees twice a year;
contributing to the Commission's corporate planning and policy
determination process; and providing peer review of the Commission's
business.
Closing date for applications is 20 July 2009
For full details and an application pack please visit:
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/current-vacancies
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Information
in the Bulletin is extracted from a number of websites; including the
Scottish Government (SG); the Scottish Parliament (SP); Architecture
and Design Scotland (A+DS); Historic Scotland (HS); Scottish Natural Heritage
(SNH); Scottish Council for Voluntary
Organisations (SCVO); English Heritage (EH); Commission for Architecture
and the Built Environment (CABE); Department of Communities and Local
Government (DCLG); Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS); Department
of Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); National Assembly for Wales
(NAW); Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS); Scottish
Building Standards Agency (SBSA). For further
information, links are provided to the relevant documents. Back copies of
the Bulletin are available approximately one month after publication on the
BEFS website.
If you have any questions or comments on the above, or would like to submit
information to be included, please get in touch with Anne Wilkinson awilkinson@befs.org.uk or call
the BEFS Office on 0131 220 6241. We hope that you find the Bulletin
useful, however if you wish to be removed from the circulation list, please
get in touch.
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