5 Listed Buildings

Question 1

What legislation covers listed buildings? (2)

Answer 1

1. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
2. Local Authority SPDs (Supplementary Planning Documents)

Question 2

What are the 3 reasons for listing?

Answer 2

1. ‘Special architectural or historical interest’
2. Historical association (associated with nationally important people or events)
3. Group Value (part of a bigger ensemble of buildings ie. squares / terraces / villages)

Question 3

What are the 3 grades of listing?

Answer 3

1. Grade I - Buildings of exceptional interest
2. Grade II* - Important buildings of more than special interest
3. Grade II - Building of special interest

Question 4

What is the sentence for breaking listed building legislation?

Answer 4

1. Criminal offence - to carry out work to listed buildings without approval
2. £20k fine
3. 2 years in prison

Question 5

What is a certificate of immunity?

Answer 5

1. Application of immunity to listed
2. Lasts for 5 years
3. Good to consider if building is in a conservation area and may be subject to listing