It has been long established in caselaw that harm to a designated heritage asset protected by the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 needs to be given considerable importance and weight in the planning balance, but the method of going about weighing harm against benefit has been less clear. The Palmer judgment suggested…
Author: Jo Burton
Joanna Burton is the founder director. She is an experienced expert witness which has rigorously tested her understanding and application of heritage significance, impact assessment and the decision-making framework.
New appointments for JB Heritage Consulting
JB Heritage Consulting is excited to be working with old and new partners as the practice gets off to a great start. Amongst other projects, we are currently advising on the delivery of a site allocation for 1,450 homes in Kent, providing expert heritage evidence to planning appeals in South Cambridgeshire and East Northamptonshire, assisting…
Essex Quality Review Panel
Joanna is delighted to have been invited to join the Essex Quality Review Panel. Essex has outstanding pedigree as a place that has sought to promote high quality and locally distinctive design, launching the UK’s first design guide for residential development nearly half a century ago in 1973. The Panel was established by the Essex…
Welcome to JB Heritage Consulting!
Welcome to our new consultancy specialising in Heritage Planning expertise!