Listed Buildings Frequently Asked Questions

If you want a building to be listed or a listing to be reconsidered, you should write to:

English Heritage
National Pogrammes
1 Waterhouse Square
138-142 Holborn
London EC1N  2ST

Anyone can apply for a building to be listed.  The application should be supported by as much information as possible, including:

  • The address of the building
  • The reasons why you believe it may merit listing
  • Clear original external and internal photographs
  • The name and contact details of the owner
  • A location map

The more information that is supplied, the quicker a listing application can be dealt with.  More information can be obtained from the English Heritage Listed Buildings website.

  1. What is a listed building?
  2. How can I find out whether a building is listed?
  3. What are the different grades of listing?
  4. What information does listing include?
  5. What are the effects of listing?
  6. Can I do any work to a listed building without requiring Listed building consent?
  7. Can I do emergency work to a listed building?
  8. How do I apply for listed building consent?
  9. What policies apply to listed buildings?
  10. What are the criteria for listing?
  11. How is a building listed?
  12. How can I get a building listed?
  13. Can I get a decision to list a building reviewed?
  14. Can a building be removed from the statutory list?
  15. What can the Council do about neglected listed buildings?
  16. 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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