What is a Listed Building A listed building is a building object or structure that has been judged to be of national importance in terms of architectural or historical interest What kind of buildings ID: 332758
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Listed BuildingsSlide2
What is a Listed Building?
A 'listed building' is a building, object
or
structure that has been judged to be of national importance in terms of architectural
or historical interestSlide3
What kind of buildings
are Listed?
Castles, Cathedrals, Churches, houses, milestones, village pumps, bridges, factories….
Any age – more recent buildings have to have a very strong case made for them Slide4
Listed Buildings in the North East
There are
12,270 Listed buildings in the North East
3% of all the Listed Buildings in England
Gayle Mill, Yorkshire
Wallsend
Library
Durham CathedralSlide5
Grades
Grade I - buildings of exceptional interest (approximately 2%of all listed buildings
) – 75 in Newcastle
Grade II* - particularly important and more than special interest (approximately 4
%) – 208 in Newcastle
Grade II - buildings of special interest, warranting every effort being made to preserve them (94%)Slide6
What part of a building is listed?
All of it – the exterior and the interior, and anything attached to the building or inside the building – walls, floors, windows, staircases, etc.
This includes ANYTHING that is part of the building, whether or not it is original
This also includes any additions or alterations made now with Listed Building ConsentSlide7
What does it mean for me?
5.5 million traditional buildings in England
£3.8 billion spent on them in 2012
57% of contractors believe that a similar amount will continue to be spent every year
BUT getting this kind of work requires special knowledge and skills
&, if the building is Listed, consent is requiredSlide8
Listed Building Consent
An extra control on top of planning permission to protect the building
Applies
to
:Any works for the demolition of a listed building
Alteration or extension which is likely to affect its character
– how it looks and feels, and what it is used for
It is a criminal offence to carry out work which needs listed building consent without obtaining
consent beforehand
.
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How do I know if a building is Listed?
Historic England website
– Click ‘Professionals’ then click ‘Search the Heritage List
’
BritishListedBuildings.co.uk – Easier to
search!
Search
by map or by building
name
You
don’t need consent for works to ‘replace like with like’, but it is always worth checking with the local Conservation OfficerSlide10
How do I get Listed
Building
Consent?
Talk to local Conservation Officer for Grade II buildings, talk to English Heritage for Grade II* and Grade I
They help you to apply for the consent – you need to provide details of the work you intend to do to the building, with plans and drawings
When you have consent, you need to stick to what you planned, and get back in touch with the Conservation Officer if you need to change your plans
You may need to keep a record of before and after
photographs
If you aren’t sure whether you need consent – ASK!