Listed buildings
Anyone wanting to demolish, alter or extend a building that is listed by
the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport as being of historic or
architectural interest must obtain listed building consent by applying to
the local planning authority for the area. The procedures are similar
to those for obtaining planning permission, including the need to give
publicity to applications and the opportunity to ask us to call-in the
application – see Planning referrals
and requests to call-in.
Applications to demolish or substantially alter a listed building of any
grade or affecting a grade I or II (starred) listed building may need to be
referred to the Secretary of State. Where English Heritage or a recognised
amenity body object to such an application, made by anyone except a local
authoirty, the local planning authority must refer it to us. We advise
ministers on whether or not such applications should be called in for
decision. In doing so, we follow the same approach as for planning
referrals – see How we assess
planning applications.
A local authority must apply for listed building consent to the Secretary
of State. The National Centre for
Planning Casework deals with applications by local authorities.
Conservation areas
Anyone proposing to demolish a building in a conservation area, which is
not a listed building, must apply to the local planning authority for
conservation area consent.
A local authority must apply for conservation area consent to the Secretary
of State. The National Centre for Planning Casework deals with applications
by local authorities.
