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Listed Buildings Frequently Asked Questions

What are the effects of listing?

You will need the Council's consent to demolish a listed building or for any alteration or extension which would affect its character as a building of architectural or historic interest. This is known as a Listed Building Consent Application. The need for listed building consent is different from planning permission but the process is very similar. It is a criminal offence to carry out works to a listed building without prior listed building consent - even if you did not know that the building was listed. Carrying out unauthorised work is punishable by a fine or prison sentence and the Council can require you to put the building back the way it was.

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