WHAT ARE LISTED BUILDINGS
The Borough is host to a significant number of old buildings,
some dating back to the 12th Century. Listed
Buildings are those that appear on the national list of buildings
compiled by English Heritage and are defined as buildings of
special architectural or historic interest. Once a building
is listed it becomes subject to special planning controls whereby
listed building consent is required for works that affect its
special interest.
These works may be either internal or external works and
extend from the smallest project to wholesale demolition.
Consent has to be obtained for any alterations and demolitions. It
is a criminal offence to carry out work which needs Listed Building
Consent without obtaining it first. As most works that would
alter the character of a listed building require Listed Building
Consent, assume you have to apply for consent. This often
includes separate buildings in the grounds too. You can obtain
an application for
Listed
Building Consent from our website.
In the Borough there are 249 Grade II buildings (classed as
being of special interest), 15 Grade II* ones (important buildings
of more than special interest) and 8 Grade I (exceptional
interest).