General Developer & Planner Help Section

Essential Links:: General - Buildings - Archaeologists

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Guidance, Planning and Council Departments

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ALGAO - Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers - The range of interest of ALGAO members embraces all aspects of the historic environment including archaeology, built environment and historic landscapes.

Aecportico - Aecportico contains links to useful and interesting sites, grouped by category, and a Site of the Week and Book of the Week. You can also see a list of the newest sites we've added. - This site is a huge collection of informationa and resources in all fields of construction.. has a large Archaeology and Heritage Planning Section.

Archaeology & Development: Guidelines for Good Practice for Developers - The Heritage Council in Ireland invited proposals for guidelines for developers in relation to archaeology - this is the result.

BAJR List of Archaeological Curators - A comprehensive list of County, District Metropolitan and Local Councils & Unitary Authorities, with a link to their archaeological website.

BCIS (Building Cost Information Service) is the UK's leading provider of cost and price information for construction and property occupancy. BCIS provides knowledge through:
# On-line services
# Publications, Bulletins and Price Books
# Consultancy and Research

Planarch - On this website you will find information about the Planarch patnership and its history as well as information on the project actions and their results. The website is available in English, French, Dutch and German and there is a glossary of translated relevant terms. Other features include a monument search and time line for NWE. This website offers a unique opportunity for spatial planners, archaeologists and other interested parties to be involved in an innovative project which aims to change the way that cultural heritage is perceived and managed within the spatial planning process.

Planning-Aid Scotland - Planning Aid for Scotland is a voluntary organisation run by qualified and experienced planners, giving information and advice on all aspects of Town and Country Planning and related issues. It is an officially recognised charity supported by the Royal Town Planning Institute, the Scottish Executive, the National Lottery and local councils.

Planning-Applications.co.uk - Web Site that provides independent professional guidance and advice on Town Planning and related issues.

Royal Town Planning Institute - The RTPI is a membership organisation, and most of its members are fully qualified planners. Nearly two thirds work as planning officers for local councils. Others work for central government, for developers and other organisations with significant landholdings.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is the leading source of land, property, construction and related environmental knowledge. Supporting 120 000 members worldwide it promotes best practice, represent consumers' interests and provide impartial advice to society, businesses, governments and global organisations.

UK Planning - UK's leading planning portal puts you in touch with planning services throughout Scotland, England & Wales. Working in partnership with local authorities. Browse the site for planning advice written specifically for your region. Search the database of real planning applications - both pending and decided. Complete application forms online

Heritage Law - The Heritage law site contains law relating to the United Kingdom and other Countries in Europe, the European Union and International Treaties and obligations. Throughout the Site the word Heritage means "any intervention in the landscape, visible or invisible, by human agency".

Historic Enviroment Local Management HELM - Access an extensive range of guidance to help you manage historic buildings, archaeology and landscapes in your local area. Use this site to improve your knowledge, obtain technical advice or find training activities near you. For Planners, Developers, Local Groups and all those involved in Enviromental management.

Historic Environment Information Resources Portal - It contains recent news stories about the historic environment and links to educational resources and community spaces where issues are discussed and debated. While the advanced section has news and discussion forums that let you read about standards, protocols and recent innovations in heritage computing.

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Historic Building Advice and Help

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Architectural Heritage Fund : The Architectural Heritage Fund is a charity founded to promote the conservation of historic buildings in the UK by providing advice, information and financial assistance.

Building Conservation 1,000 suppliers of products, services and information for the preservation, conservation and restoration of historic buildings, churches and garden landscapes

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment - CABE is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body inspiring people to demand more from their buildings and spaces.

Funds for Historic Buildings - England/Wales - This website is a comprehensive guide to funding for anyone seeking to repair, restore or convert for a new use any historic building in England and Wales

Funds for Historic Buildings Ireland/Scotland - The website provides a section on how to apply for funding in Scotland and Ireland.

Period Property - Site dedicated to buying and restoring Period Houses, with massive help to guide you to the right resources.

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Archaeologists (none of these lists are definitive or approved by BAJR)

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BAJR recognised - A list of Contractors and Units who advertise through the BAJR website.

IFA RAOs - A list of Recognised IFA organisations.

CBA List - List of Units and Contractors known to the CBA

Current Archaeology List - Current Archaeology maintains a list of Contractors updated once a year

Yellow Pages (Archaeologists) - After all... it does have quite a few Units.