A 'listed building' is a building, object, or structure that has a special architectural or historic interest. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport record these in a statutory list. Historic England are responsible for the listing system.
Read more about listed buildings on Historic England's website.
Check if a building is listed
There are two ways to check if listing applies to your property:
- we keep a list of listed buildings in the Westmorland and Furness area including a description of the building, contact us using the details at the bottom of the page
- consult the National Heritage List for England on Historic England's website
Make changes to a listed building
You need consent for alterations, or an extension, that may affect the architectural or historic character of the building. You need our consent to demolish a listed building. You may also need other consents, such as:
- planning permission
- advertisement consent
- building regulation approval
It is a criminal offence to carry out works to a listed building without prior listed building consent (even if you were not aware of its listing). To do this could lead to a large fine, or imprisonment.
The need for consent is not always a straightforward issue. Contact us for advice using the details at the bottom of the page.
The listed building consent process is very similar to the planning process and you will need to fill in listed building consent application forms and supply plans and details as necessary.
Further guidance
Consult the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on GOV.UK for additional detailed guidance on listed buildings and alterations. You can also: