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What is a Listed Building?
Statutory listed buildings or monuments are designated nationally as a building of historical or architectural interest. Historic England provide details of statutory listed buildings and monuments which you can find on their website.
Locally listed buildings are designated as sites of interest by the local authority. Each local authority will have a list of their designated heritage assets in the borough. Locally listed buildings do no require listed building consent alongside planning permission, but considerations are given to the alteration of these buildings and the protection and enhancement of their character.
Nationally listed sites are considered 'designated heritage assets' and locally listed sites are considered 'non-designated heritage assets' which affords them protections through the planning system.
Listed Building Consent
Statutory listed buildings require consent for any alteration, and this applies to the interior, exterior, and any structures within the curtilage such as boundary walls or out buildings.
Listed building consent is a complex procedure, because even minor alterations need permission, and this needs to be applied for alongside the planning application itself.
In our experience, listed building consent is best dealt with by specialist listed building practitioner. We are happy to advise on listed building experts within your area.