The IHBC has called for members to forward details of Planning Inspectorate appeals cases on heritage issues where the lack of relevant skills may have led to adverse conclusions, with details to be sent to the IHBC’s Policy Secretary David Kincaid at policy@ihbc.org.uk
IHBC Policy Secretary David Kincaid said: ‘There have been conservation appeal cases reported to me recently where potentially ‘rogue’ outcomes could have arisen because the Planning Inspector did not appear to have relevant heritage skills. In a couple of cases the inspector’s expertise may have been limited to minerals or transportation. If anyone has had a similar experience with an inspector for an appeal then please let me know (email policy@ihbc.org.uk).’
‘If this proves to be more than an isolated problem it will be formally taken up with PINS.’
‘The IHBC very much appreciates any help members or colleagues can give in these matters.’
Please email any details to David Kincaid at policy@ihbc.org.uk
