The Planning, Environment & Property Podcast

We often talk of the historic interest in buildings, but what does that mean to the historian? How does art help understand our past? Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi from BHL Art Group talk to Dr Elizabeth Norton, a historian specialising in the Queens of England and the Tudor period, and the author of a number of highly readable books, including ‘The Lives of Tudor Women’ and ‘The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor’. We discuss walking the ground, Jane Seymour’s necklaces, what television dramas and films get right, and why archaeological consultants should be punching the air in delight.

How is the viability of a heritage project considered? When do the numbers stack up?

Richard Harwood KC of 39 Essex Chambers and Clarissa Levi of BHL Art Group talk to David Tomback OBE FRICS, the Development Economics Director of Historic England about optimum viable use, enabling development and climate change. As well as Modern Movement houses, restaurants and wedding venues …

What are the Parthenon Marbles? Were they lawfully removed from the Acropolis in Athens by Lord Elgin’s agents in the early Nineteenth Century? What ethical issues arise by their retention at the British Museum? How might the dispute be resolved?

Richard and Clarissa talk to Alexander Herman, Director of the Institute of Art and Law, about his brilliant new book The Parthenon Marbles Dispute, which is the first title in Hart Publishing’s new Art Law Library. Alex’s other book, Restitution: The Return of Cultural Artefacts is also available.

What do we value from our past, and how do we fund it? Richard and Clarissa discuss the impact of lottery funding on the UK’s heritage landscape, the additionality principle, and if we should celebrate a John Major Day. Insights from the heart of the heritage world with Dame Liz Forgan.

What became of the art once owned by Jewish collectors in Nazi Europe? Restitution expert Richard Aronowitz explains his work in provenance research in the commercial art world, finding “just and fair solutions” for looted art.

In her new book Dr Charlotte Woodhead explores the legal and ethical initiatives in the UK for caring for cultural heritage. 39 Essex Chambers barrister Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi discuss ethics of care and the appropriate care for our heritage with Charlotte.

Museum exhibitions are creatures of business…” 39 Essex Chambers member Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to Anthony Misquitta of the V&A and Keystone Law. They discuss what makes an exhibition a success, and the commercial importance of exhibitions to the museum world. Featuring plywood, revolution, and Taylor Swift.

Noise impacts are an issue which often crops up as part of planning and infrastructure applications either because the development applied for is noisy or the environment into which it is proposed to be introduced is noisy. The evidence is often complex and difficult for those of us who aren’t seasoned noise experts to understand.

Who better to de-mystify noise evidence than Rupert Thornely-Taylor? Rupert has practiced in the field of noise for many years and it is no understatement to state that he is a leader in his field. He was awarded the Rayleigh medal by the Institute of Acoustics for his outstanding contribution to acoustics in 2016.

Victoria Hutton, member of 39 Essex Chambers, is joined by Rupert Thornely Taylor, Managing Director of Rupert Taylor Ltd for two episodes. Part one deals with the basics of noise assessment, noise policy and some examples of how noise impacts upon decision-making. Part two addresses the agent of change principle and nuisance.

Noise impacts are an issue which often crops up as part of planning and infrastructure applications either because the development applied for is noisy or the environment into which it is proposed to be introduced is noisy. The evidence is often complex and difficult for those of us who aren’t seasoned noise experts to understand.

Who better to de-mystify noise evidence than Rupert Thornely-Taylor? Rupert has practiced in the field of noise for many years and it is no understatement to state that he is a leader in his field. He was awarded the Rayleigh medal by the Institute of Acoustics for his outstanding contribution to acoustics in 2016.

Victoria Hutton, member of 39 Essex Chambers, is joined by Rupert Thornely Taylor, Managing Director of Rupert Taylor Ltd for two episodes. Part one deals with the basics of noise assessment, noise policy and some examples of how noise impacts upon decision-making. Part two addresses the agent of change principle and nuisance.

To live in historic homes we must keep them modernised. This needn’t mean a loss - updating a home for modern living can reveal and celebrate its heritage. Also… we need bathrooms! 39 Essex Chambers member Richard Harwood and Clarissa Levi talk to Henry Berkeley of Spetchley Park Estate.