Transport Policy

English Heritage has always been involved in highways and transportation matters as they frequently have significant impacts on the historic environment.  English Heritage has had greatest involvement in new road proposals and major upgrading activities, but also comments on strategy documents, appraisal systems and policy issues. Other forms of transport, including recent and proposed tram and light transit systems, railways and canals also feature in our work.

A policy statement, Transport and the Historic Environment [PDF 747KB], explains English Heritage's interest in transport and suggests actions needed to limit its impact on the historic environment.  It is aimed at those deciding transport policy at national, regional and local levels, as well as those designing transport schemes whether large or small scale. The press release (Pdf) is also available to download.

English Heritage's Save our Streets campaign highlights to detrimental impact of excessive numbers of signs, guardrails and other clutter on our streets. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of the quality of streets, and promote forthcoming guidance for local authorities.  Streets for All streetscape manuals will be available for each region from early 2005.  The main principles of Streets for All [PDF] are summarised in a short leaflet.

Policy on national or strategic transport issues is led by English Heritage's Policy Team.  For information on specific schemes, please contact the relevant regional office.

Download the English Heritage's response to the consultation on the Airports Policy White Paper. 

Following the publication of the White Paper, we issued a press release welcoming some aspects but expressing concern about the impact on the historic environment.

Read English Heritage's response to the M6 Expressway consultation [Pdf].

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents, if you don't already have it, download a free copy.