The main aim of the Act is to protect listed buildings and buildings in conservation areas. It contains controls in relation to those buildings and areas and provisions granting listed building consent and conservation area consent.

Under Part 1 of the Act, lists are compiled by the Secretary of State or the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England which specify buildings of architectural or historical interest that need to be protected. In Wales, the Welsh Ministers can propose to include or exclude buildings on the list, but must carry out consultation before they...

Planning Subscription ✔
For England, Wales

Sign in here

Register here