IHBC South East Branch- Placemaking & Design: Planning for Historic Areas

Where: Wednesday 23 September 2026, 09:00-16:00

When: Brighton Friends Meeting House, Ship Street,
Brighton, BN1 1AF
United Kingdom

The training will address various IHBC competences, including philosophy and theory, practice, design and presentations, historic and architectural interest, legislation and policy and economics with a focus on different aspects of placemaking, design and planning for historic places. The session will cover:

Approaches to successful design:

• • Understanding Context
  • Relevant legislation, policy and guidance including the NPPF
  • Heritage and sustainability
  • Planning tools for heritage
  • Theory and philosophy
  • EvidenceAGENDA09:30 Registration, Teas and Coffee – Networking

09:45 Welcome and Introductions (Jo Saady Branch Chair)
10:00 Session 1- Dave Chetwyn
11.00 Q&A and discussion
11.15 Refreshment break
11:30 Session 2: Dave Chetwyn
12.30 Q&A and discussion
12.45 Lunch/Networking
13:45 walking tour to view local examples of place-making
16:30 End

For further information and booking:

https://www.ticketsource.com/ihbc-south-east-branch/placemaking-amp-design-planning-for-historic-areas/e-ljqzgm

Cost:

£37.73 IHBC members

£48.51 for non-members,

£16.17 to IHBC Students/Unwaged