Enforcement in the Historic Environment

A CPD event discussing why formal enforcement in England appears to be low, and how effective action can lead to success outcomes This CPD event is organised by IHBC London, South East & South Branches and will be delivered by Bob Kindred MBE IHBC The session will cover: • Review of powers under the 1990 Act • Relevant Policy including the NPPF • Interaction with enforcement officers & and briefing of prosecution solicitors; • Complementary skills: writing offence reports; written evidence; structure, evidence and documentation • Heritage Crime: guidance for sentencers • The role of councillors and delegated powers Bob Kindred MBE IHBC has been working professionally across the public, private and voluntary heritage sectors since 1979. He was the originator in 1996, and continues to maintain for the IHBC, the National Database of Listed Building Prosecutions; was external advisor to the government’s Best Practice Guidance on Listed Building Prosecutions; and mounted a number of successful prosecutions for his former localauthority. In private practice, Bob has been expert witness for a number of other local planning authorities. TIMETABLE 11:00 Tea and coffee and networking 11:30 Welcome and Introductions 11:35 Bob Kindred – Session 1 • Resources • Past policy and the NPPF • Offences, current penalties and simple proof • Local Authority activity, and reasons for inactivity • Prioritisation for the planning authority • 10 case examples with different aspects of success and failure and a ten-point guide to effective case management. 13:35 Lunch/Networking 14:15 Bob Kindred – Session 2 • Discussion (of a specific case) to tease out a forensic approach • Defences under the 1990 Act; cautions; Listed Building Enforcement Notices • Interaction with enforcement officers and complementary skills • Briefing of prosecution solicitors • Writing offence reports; written evidence: structure, evidence and documentation • Heritage Crime - guidance for sentencers; the role of councillors and delegated powers; the calibre and background of magistrates 16:15 Q&A and discussion 16:30 End of session