Is listed building consent required?
In general terms Listed building consent is required for all works of demolition, alteration or extension to a listed building that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest. It is a criminal offence not to seek consent when it is required (1).
What happens if you don’t get listed building consent?
Failure to comply with a valid listed building enforcement notice is itself an offence with potentially an unlimited fine that must take into account any financial gain (7).
What is required for a listed building consent application?
The need for listed building consent for repairs is a grey area. The drawing should show the building as existing and as proposed. These should be separate drawings to enable the changes to be clearly understood. The drawings should include plans, sections and elevations as appropriate to the work.
Do you need listed building consent to replace like for like?
Regular maintenance and minor ‘like for like’ in situ repairs do not need listed building consent. However, where repairs involve alterations or the complete replacement of historic fabric or features, which would affect the character of the listed building, consent will be required.
Who decides if a building is listed?
If a building is considered by the Secretary of State (for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) to be of special architectural or historic interest it will be included in a list of such buildings. The designation regime is set out in the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (1).
How much does it cost to get listed building consent?
Indeed, unlike other forms of planning permission, applying for Listed Building Consent itself is free – there is no charge for making that application at the moment.
Can listed building consent be granted retrospectively?
Listed Building Consent can be applied for retrospectively but there is no guarantee that consent will be given and prosecution may still take place. An owner will have trouble selling a property which has not been granted Listed Building Consent for work undertaken.
What qualifies for a listed building?
The criteria for listing include architectural interest, historic interest and close historical associations with significant people or events. Buildings not individually noteworthy may still be listed if they form part of a group that is—for example, all the buildings in a square.
What makes a property a listed building?
What is a listed building? A building is listed when it is of special architectural or historic interest considered to be of national importance and therefore worth protecting.
What is the purpose of listed building consent?
Listed building consent is the mechanism by which planning authorities ensure that any changes to listed buildings are appropriate and sympathetic to their character. It helps to protect what is a rare and unique resource. Conservation area consent controls the demolition of unlisted buildings in…
When do you need to get planning permission for a listed building?
Where the works have an impact on the external appearance of the building, planning permission may also be required and if so should be applied for at the same time. The local planning authority must consult Historic England and the National Amenity Societies on certain listed building consent applications (2).
Is it free to get listed building consent in Scotland?
It’s free to apply for listed building consent and you apply in much the same way as for planning permission. Planning authorities are required to consult Historic Environment Scotland on some listed building consent cases. See how to apply for listed building consent.
Do you need permission to demolish a listed building?
The consent process is similar to the listed building consent process. Your planning authority can advise. Is permission needed? You must get listed building consent from your planning authority if you wish to demolish (all or part), alter or extend (internally or externally) a listed building.