English Heritage - Swindon

English Heritage has forged a fine reputation for preservation, restoration and community interest in all that is great about British heritage. English Heritage is the Government's lead advisory body for the historic environment and has a statutory role in the planning system. This section explains our role in the planning process.

English Heritage key facts:

• Over 400 sites open to the public
• 11 million visitors each year
• Just under 750,000 members
• Over 445,000 free educational visits a year
• 10 million photographs, plans and surveys publicly accessible
• ﾣ24 million given out in grants each year
• 17,000 planning applications advised on each year