What a listed building means for owners
Listing marks and celebrates a building's special architectural and historic interest and also brings it under the consideration of the planning system, so that it can be protected for future generations. Listed buildings are buildings and structures defined by the secretary of state as being of special architectural or historic interest. They include buildings and structures that are deemed to be of importance on a national scale.
Listing is not intended to prevent change. It does not freeze a building in time, it simply means that listed building consent must be applied for in order to make any changes to that building which might affect its special interest.
The description in the statutory lists is used for identification purposes. It is important for owners to note that the description of a listed building is often quite basic and won’t go into detail about all features of the building. Just because a feature of the building is not mentioned, it doesn’t mean it isn’t listed. The listing legally covers the inside, outside and very often structures and features within the grounds, for instance walls, garden structures ,statues and other built form within it grounds.
If you live within a farm complex or near to a listed building, your building could also be listed by curtilage.
Before doing any work to your listed building, please speak to a conservation area expert. We can help you through the process, ensuring the works are done correctly along with listed building consent if required.
Historic England provide the following useful information.