Legal & Regulatory Compliance (L1)

Question 1

What is the legislation for listed buildings?

Answer 1

Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990

Question 2

What is a grade II listed building?

Answer 2

• It is a building which is considered nationally important
• Grade II listed buildings make up 92% of all buildings

Question 3

How would you find out if a building was listed?

Answer 3

Historic England website and search the listing

Question 4

What are the different grades?

Answer 4

Grade I (Significantly important)
Grade II*
Grade II

Question 5

What is DEFRA?

Answer 5

• Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
• DEFRA is responsible for improving and protecting the environment

Question 6

What is Listed Building Consent?

Answer 6

It is the mechanism in which planning authorities ensures that any changes to listed buildings are appropriate and sympathetic to their character

Question 7

Are there any other forms of consent required when working on listed buildings?

Answer 7

Certificate of Lawful Development

Question 8

What is a Certificate of Lawful Development?

Answer 8

• It’s a legal document stating the lawfulness of past, present and future building use, operations and other matters
• If granted, enforcement cannot be carried out against the development

Question 10

What is the required documentation for a Listed Building Application?

Answer 10

• The application form (Planning Portal)
• Heritage Statement
• Drawings
• Description of existing and proposed materials
• Supporting Documentation:
  Photographs, surveys, reports and supporting statement from the Conservation Officer

Question 11

What is an impact statement and why was it required?

Answer 11

• To identify the important characteristics/significance of the existing heritage asset
• To explain why the proposed changes are necessary

Question 12

What is a grade I listed building?

Answer 12

• It’s a building of exceptional interest
• Only accounts for 2.5% of all listed buildings