Listed Buildings Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the different categories of listed building?
A
- Grade I which are buildings of exceptional interest.
- Grade II* which are particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
- Grade II which are buildings of special interest.
2
Q
How can you find out if a building is listed?
Where can you find out details of a buildings listing?
A
- The national heritage list for England which can be accessed via the historic England website.
3
Q
When is listed building consent required?
A
- Listed building consent is likely to be required for all works of demolition, alteration or extension to a listed building that affects its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest.
4
Q
What is included within a listed building application?
A
- Completed application form.
- Site Location Plan.
- Site Plan
- Completed ownership certificate.
- Plans and drawings necessary to describe the proposal including existing and proposed elevation and existing and proposed floor plans.
- Demolition plans.
- Design and Access Statement.
- Heritage Statement.
- Photographs/ photomontage.
- Correct application fee.
5
Q
Why was listed building consent not required for your works?
A
- The proposed works related to the removal and replacement of modern fittings (such as modern glazed partitions, carpeting and lighting) and were deemed to not affect the special architectural or historic interest.
6
Q
What are the timeframes for receiving a listed building consent decision?
A
- Most listed building consent decisions are decided within eight weeks.
- The planning decisions for unusually large or complex project are decided within thirteen weeks.
7
Q
What enforcement action can be taken for failure to comply with listed building requirements?
A
- Failure to comply with listed building requirements is a criminal offence.
- Enforcement notice which details the required action to remedy the breach.
- Unlimited fine.
- Maximum two years imprisonment.
