The High Court ruling raises questions over awareness of local & central government departments with regard to the value of our built heritage, & adequate application of policy for its protection.
On the 2nd of October 2018 the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society issued Judicial Review proceedings against Belfast City Council to challenge the lawfulness of their decision, at a Planning Committee meeting, granting permission to demolish buildings situated on Upper Queen Street and Wellington Street in Belfast.
Public vote now open!
The ‘Grand old Lady’ remains unmoved.
Ulster Architectural Heritage and Food NI invite you to **BAKE A BUILDING** for the Big Building Bake Off at St. George’s Market, 29th October 12-3pm.
Ten days after the Bank Buildings fire it appears that there is still no plan, either to address the plight of traders, or to assure the future of the B1 listed building.
Catastrophic heritage fire raises important questions?
On the night of Sunday 24th June, fire broke out in an historic building at 163 Ormeau Road. Part of the property known locally as the Old Builders Yard, the 130 year building was formerly the headquarters of renowned Belfast construction firm H&J Martin, one of Northern Ireland’s oldest construction companies. Meanwhile the decimation of the architectural character of Ulster continues unchecked.
Entries have now closed for this year’s Heritage Angel Awards, keep checking here for further updates on shortlisted candidates.
An opportunity for you to raise your concerns about the historic environment- Are you an interested individual, owner, custodian or member of a community group? Are you caring for or seeking to rescue an historic building. Tell us how we can help you!
Good news! You now have more time to submit your entry to #AngelAwardsNI18! New Deadline midnight, Friday 22nd June, 2018.
On 18th April, Ulster Architectural Heritage launched the 2018 Heritage Angel Awards. The awards seek to celebrate the unsung heroes of local heritage. Applications or nominations are open until Friday 22nd June 2018 (previously 1st June).
The very disappointing decision by Derry and Strabane District Council planning committee to approve Translink’s application for the Waterside and to grant Listed Building Consent to a scheme described in the meeting as ‘not a heritage project’ leaves UAH with no alternative other than to request a ‘Call In’ of the applications.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Northern Ireland has announced plans to remain in its listed Belfast Headquarters, Broadcasting House, with an investment of £77M.
