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. Application for Listed Building Consent or Conservation Area Consent

Government advice (Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Planning & the Historic Environment) can be accessed 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