Definitions for "Listed Buildings"
Buildings or structures of special architectural or historic interest that are included on a list, approved by the Secretary of State, giving key details of each building. They require special consent for any proposals for their alteration, extension or demolition.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport compiles a list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest for the guidance of local planning authorities in the exercise of their planning functions under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Buildings are graded as follows
Buildings of special architectural or historic interest listed by the Secretary of State for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.