A building which is included on the list of buildings of 'special architectural and historic interest' and protected by statute. Under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 it is a criminal offence to make any alterations which affect the character of a listed building without listed building consent. The list includes approximately 440,000 entries, but, as some list entries include several buildings at the same address, the total number of listed buildings is larger - perhaps 600,000 - amounting to almost two per cent of our total housing stock. The listings are graded according to the architectural or historic importance of each building, Grade 1 being the most important in England and Wales and category A in Scotland. The grade or category generally reflects the age and rarity of the building, but many other factors are also taken into account, such as technological innovation, townscape value or connection with a particular historical event.
A building must be at least 10 years old before it can be listed for architectural or historical reasons. Consent is required for any changes.
A building of special architectural or historic interest. The planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 gives the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on advice from English Heritage, powers to list buildings of special architectural and historic interest. Listed buildings are graded according to their importance (Grades I II* and II).
Any building placed on the statutory list of Buildings of Architectural or Historic Interest. This is compiled by the Secretary of State for National Heritage Under Section 1 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation) Act 1990. Listed Building Consent must be obtained from the Council before they can be altered, demolished or extended.
a building deemed to be of special architectural or historic interest by the DCMS on the recommendation of English Heritage
a building, object or structure that has been judged to be of national architectural or historic interest
a building, object or structure that has been judged to be of national historical or architectural interest
a building, object or structure that is of special architectural or historic interest in the national context
a building of special architectural or historic interest, included on a national list compiled by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
a building or structure of special architectural or historic interest included in a list compiled by the Secretary of State for the Environment and issued (by him) for guidance - see criteria for listing
a building or structure which is considered to be of 'special architectural or historic interest
a building which has been included in a national list of buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest compiled by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
A building officially recognised as having special historical or architectural interest and therefore protected from demolition or alteration.
a national list of buildings of architectural or historic interest prepared by the Department of National Heritage. Subject to special planning control, buildings are graded in accordance with their importance (Grade I , Grade II*, and Grade II).
English Heritage has the task of identifying and protecting historic buildings in England. The main means of doing this is by listing - recommending buildings for inclusion on statutory lists of buildings of 'special architectural or historic interest' compiled by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
Identified through periodic surveys as being of special historic or architectural importance and considered worthy of protection. "Spot listing" is the listing of individual buildings as and when they arise for consideration.
building or other structure of special architectural or historic interest included on a statutory list and assigned a grade (I, II* or II).
A building included on the Secretary of State's list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest which is afforded statutory protection.
A Listed Building is one included in a statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest compiled by the Secretary of State in England.
A building that is 'of special architectural or historic interest' and has been included on a list kept by the Secretary of State for the Environment.
A building identified by Historic Scotland as being of special architectural or historical interest as set out in the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997. Graded A, B, C(s) to reflect their relative importance.
A building may be listed as being of architectural or historic interest, in several categories. Listed buildings are subject to tight planning restrictions and eligible for certain grants and tax reliefs. Further details: Ref 25.
Property listed as being of architectural or historic interest, which cannot be altered without local government consent.
A building which is included in a list compiled by Historic Scotland as being of architectural or historic interest. See Policy Env\18.
This is the equivalent of scheduling for a building. Buildings of importance can be listed at varying grades of importance. Such buildings can be altered - but only with due consideration given to the history present.
A Building of special architectural or historic interest. Listed buildings are graded I, II. Grade I being the highest. Being Listed includes the interior as well as the exterior of the building, and any buildings or permanent structures.
A building officially listed as being of special architectural or historic interest as defined in the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
In the United Kingdom the term 'listed building' refers to a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. It is a widely used status, applied to around half a million buildings.
