The Planning, Environment & Property Podcast

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.

How do lawyers relax? Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi chat to Stephen Tromans KC, one of the country’s leading environmental lawyers, about his painting and his works recently exhibited at 39 Essex Chambers.

The catalogues for two of the collections discussed in the interview can be viewed here: Elemental and Golgotha

Elemental: https://www.39essex.com/events/private-viewing-elemental-exhibition-environmentally-themed-paintings-stephen-tromans-kc

Golgotha: https://www.39essex.com/events/private-viewing-golgotha-2022-exhibition-stephen-tromans-kc-invasion-ukraine

Stephen’s paintings and sketches are also available on his Instagram @stephentromansart

The restoration of the Great Hall and Hogarth Staircase at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London is one of the most exciting conservation projects presently underway. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to Will Palin, Chief Executive Officer of Barts Heritage, about the project, the health benefits of heritage and a mediation which resolved a planning judicial review.

More information about the project, tours of the works and the new book, St Bartholomew’s Hospital 900 Years, are available from Barts Heritage

Barts Heritage: https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/zvW7CMQ8ycxBjn4IwPF29?domain=bartsheritage.org.uk/

The Acceptance in Lieu scheme allows Inheritance Tax to be paid with art. Clarissa Levi and Richard Harwood KC talk to Professor Frances Fowle of the University of Edinburgh and Scottish National Galleries. They discuss an important collection of paintings, heritage strategy and an unusual application of the AiL Scheme.