. . . Listed Buildings Continued

Restrictions

Every listed building - with the exception of churches in use as such and buildings owned by the Crown - requires listed consent for any works of alteration which would affect the character of the building. It is an offence to demolish, alter or extend a listed building without listed building consent.

Before starting any work - even painting - you should consult your local planning authority. Listed building consent is in addition to any planning permission needed. For most owners, however, applications for both can be considered. Planning permission alone is not sufficient to authorise demolition.

Consent is also necessary for altering or extending any object or structure within the grounds of a listed building such as garden walls or gates as well as buildings ancillary to the principal building.

Certain of the developments relating to dwelling houses permitted by the Town and Country Planning General Development Order do not apply to listed buildings. Advice on such matters can be obtained from your local planning authority.

If you are granted listed building consent to demolish a building, either in part or wholly, the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments must be informed to make a record of it.