A Listed Building is a building, object or structure that has been judged to be of architectural or historic interest. Buildings are graded as Grade I - national importance, Grade II* - regional importance, or Grade II - locally important. The 'listing' of buildings is undertaken by the Government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport, following consultation with English Heritage.

Listed Building Consent is required to demolish a listed building or for any alteration or extension that would alter its character. Unauthorised works to a listed building is an offence. The Council is responsible for considering applications for Listed Building Consent.

If you wish to do works to a building which is Listed or within a Conservation Area you will need to complete the following forms:

Application for Listed Building Consent

Government advice (Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Planning and the Historic Environment) can be obtained from www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/

Please remember that planning permission may also be required for alterations to listed buildings. For further information, please email development.control@runnymede.gov.uk

Information on Runnymede's listed buildings, locally Listed Buildings, scheduled ancient monuments and historic parks and gardens

See also:

English Heritage