ABSTRACT
A particular contribution to debates and discussions about the role of conservation planning is made in this chapter in a number of ways. Firstly, it identifies the inherent conflicts that exist in conservation planning between the will to protect and to manage change effectively. Secondly, it offers some reflections on the conservation challenge that tall buildings pose. Thirdly, and building on chapter three, it reflects upon the relevance of decision-making tools which relate to conservation planning. Finally, it examines the system of built heritage protection in England thereby framing the first case studies in the second part of the book.
