Listed Buildings Frequently Asked Questions
Listed buildings are placed in one of three grades, which give an indication of their relative importance - grade l, grade ll* or grade ll. Grade l and ll* listed buildings are a small proportion (about 6% nationally) of all listed buildings. They are particularly important to the nation's built heritage as buildings of outstanding architectural or historic interest. The remaining buildings are listed Grade ll and represent an important part of our built heritage which is given special protection.
Within the Royal Borough, there are approximately 1,700 listed buildings. Of these 23 are listed grade l and include buildings such as Windsor Castle and Eton College, and 69 grade ll* listed buildings. Local examples of grade ll* listed buildings include The Bell Inn at Waltham St Lawrence and Maidenhead railway bridge over the Thames.
The statutory controls on alterations apply equally to all listed buildings whatever the grade.
- What is a listed building?
- How can I find out whether a building is listed?
- What are the different grades of listing?
- What information does listing include?
- What are the effects of listing?
- Can I do any work to a listed building without requiring Listed building consent?
- Can I do emergency work to a listed building?
- How do I apply for listed building consent?
- What policies apply to listed buildings?
- What are the criteria for listing?
- How is a building listed?
- How can I get a building listed?
- Can I get a decision to list a building reviewed?
- Can a building be removed from the statutory list?
- What can the Council do about neglected listed buildings?
- How do I report a Building at Risk?
Contact Information:
By telephone: 01628 685687
By email: planning.policy@rbwm.gov.uk
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