Many buildings of particular architectural or historic interest are ‘listed,’ that is to say, included on a list of protected buildings drawn up by English Heritage.
Special rules apply to building works that affect listed buildings, which can restrict potential for change and add cost to any project. So, if you’re contemplating a scheme that involves a listed building, ensure you understand what you’re taking on.
There are three grades of listing: Grade I, Grade II*, and Grade II. The vast majority of listed buildings fall within Grade II, with only a few exceptional buildings (think Buckingham Palace) in Grade I.
In Wales listing is administered by Cadw (part of the National Assembly of Wales). In Scotland the system goes from Grade A at the top end to C(S) for buildings of local importance, and is administered by Historic Scotland.
Listed building consent
All listed buildings are subject to strict regulations aimed at preserving their historic structure and character both inside and out. Works to such a property require listed building consent. Unauthorised works are illegal and could result in you being fined. You can find out whether a building is listed via Historic England or your local council’s planning department. Listing covers not only the building and its interior, but any outbuildings attached or adjoining.
Where listed building consent (LBC) is needed, it’s usually applied for in parallel with a planning application. Note that you’re likely to have to submit more detailed drawings for a listed building consent application than you would for a planning one – such as for joinery and window details. The local authority will want to see that you have the interests of the property at heart. This will add to your application costs, although mercifully there’s no additional fee to pay the council.
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