Applying for Listed Building Consent

In addition, any proposals to form an extension, or any other work that physically abuts or attaches itself to the listed building, would also require Listed Building Consent, and may also require planning permission. It is a criminal offence to undertake works to a listed building without obtaining Listed Building Consent prior to works taking place.

An application for Listed Building Consent can take up to 8 weeks to determine (12 weeks for grade I and II* listed buildings). Applications should contain full information (drawings, photographs, research etc) to enable the Local Planning Authority (and consultees and members of the public) to fully understand the extent, scope and detail of the proposed works. Prior to submission of an application the Local Planning Authority is happy to discuss proposals and provide advice and information.

Listed Building Consent application forms (and guidance notes) are available from the Planning Department or are available to download from this website. Please use this link to download Listed Building Consent Forms.

All alteration works to the exterior or interior historic fabric of a listed building is dealt with under an application for Listed Building Consent. Extensions to listed buildings, and any other development that physically abuts or attaches itself to the listed building, will require Listed Building Consent and may also require an application for Planning Permission. Planning Permission would also be required for a freestanding building or structure (such as a garage, shed, stable or other form of outbuilding) within the curtilage of a listed building as well as any proposed works to walls, fences, gates and other means of enclosure.

The installation of a satellite dish to anywhere on a listed building would require listed building consent.

Making an application for Listed Building Consent

In March 2010 the Government introduced a new national Planning Policy Statement entitled – Planning for the Historic Environment. Accompanying this new statement is a supporting document entitled - Historic Environment Practice Guide. (Please see related documents section at the bottom of this page)

The new planning policy statement (known as PPS:5) replaces the former Planning Policy Guidance Note: 15 (Planning and the Historic Environment – 1994) and Planning Policy Guidance Note: 16 (Archaeology and Planning – 1990).

The new Planning Policy Statement (PPS:5) and the Historic Environment Practice Guide provides detailed polices and information on how applications, relating to Designated Heritage Assets* will be considered and assessed by the Local Planning Authority, and what documentation is required in order to submit an application.

* a ‘Designated Heritage Asset’ is a Listed Building, a Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, a Historic Park & Garden and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

The Local Planning Authority has produced a guidance note on the preparation and compilation of a ‘Statement of Significance and Impact’ (see Related Documents at the bottom of this page). All applications for works that may affect the significance of a heritage asset will need to be accompanied by a ‘Statement of Significance and Impact’. The guidance note describes what is required and suggests ways in which this information can be compiled and submitted as part of an application.

To accompany the ‘Statement of Significance and Impact’ an application for Listed Building Consent will also need to include (as a minimum):

• A fully completed and signed application form (forms available from the Council’s website)

• A large-scale map extract (1:1250) showing the location of the site/building edged in red.

• Metric scaled drawings of plans, elevations and sections “as existing” and “as proposed” (usually at a scale of 1:50)

• Metric scaled drawings of proposed details such as doors, windows, partitions, staircases etc (usually at a scale of 1:10 with moulding details and window sections at 1:2)

• Photographs of the building (in general) and photographs of the specific areas/parts of the building where proposed works are intended.

All the information should be submitted to the Local Planning Authority who will validate the application. If any information is deemed missing from the application then the Local Planning Authority will write to the applicant (or their agent) asking for any additional information. Once validated the application will be processed. Please note that the more comprehensive an application submission, the more likely it is to be validated quickly.

How do I get a building included on the National List?

Anyone can make a request to English Heritage for a building to be included on to the statutory list, including parish councils, local residents, amenity societies, interested bodies or ourselves. This procedure is know as spot-listing. Spot lisiting is not undertaken by ourselves but by English Heritage. There is a formal applicaiton form which can be obtained from English Heritage by clicking on the following link: Application Form for spot listing / de-listing  (opens in a new window)or from the Local Planning Authority. The form will require the following information to be prepared and submitted:

• Full address of the building or structure

• The date of the building

• Details of its function/use

• Any historical associations it has

• The name of the architect/designer (if known)

• Assessment of its group value in the street scene

• Details of its exterior and interior, including all features of interest

• Comprehensive set of photographs – external and internal

• Name and contact details of the building owner

• A location map clearly identifying the building/structure (and any existing listed building in the vicinity)

An English Heritage inspector will visit and assess the building and then prepare a report and recommendation which will be sent to the Secretary of State at DCMS. If the Secretary of State lists the building the person who made the request will be formally notified. At the same time we will also receive a copy of the listing.

How do I get a building removed from the National List?

There is no statutory right of appeal against the listing of a building. Anyone who considers that a listed building or structure does not possess special architectural or historic interest, or that that special architectural or historic interest has been eroded or diminished, can make a formal application to English Heritage to have the building/structure removed from the list (Application forms are available from English Heritage or the Local Planning Authority or can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: Application form for spot listing / de-listing (opens in a new window)). In considering the removal of any building/structure from the list English Heritage will assess its special architectural and historic interest only and will not take any other issues into account.

Similar information as described for spot-listing should be prepared and submitted to English Heritage.

How many Listed Buildings are in Derbyshire Dales District?

Within the Derbyshire Dales District, outside the National Park, there are approximately 1,325 listed buildings, some of which were listed as early as 1950. Of these 35 are Grade I, 96 are Grade II* and 1,194 are Grade II. For a list of listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales District on a parish by parish basis please see the documents at the bottom of this page.  

Further Information

The District Council has prodcued an Information leaflet entitled "Owning a Listed Building", which can be downloaded from the Related Documents section at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, paper copies are available from Planning Reception at Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock.

What grants are available for Listed Buildings?

In certain circumstances it is possible to obtain grant aid directly from English Heritage in relation to repair works to Grade I and Grade II* listed buildings. Applications must be made prior to work commencing on site. For further information, and availability on grant assistance from English Heritage write to

English Heritage
1 Waterhouse Square
138-142 Holborn
London
EC1N 2ST

or consult their website www.english-heritage.org.uk (opens in a new window)

We operate a grant aid scheme for permanent, external, repairs (and appropriate replacement works) to historic buildings.

Applications are prioritised as follows:

• Listed Buildings - those on the Council's 'Buildings at Risk' Register

• Listed Buildings (all grades)

• Historic Buildings (un-listed buildings) within Conservation Areas and covered by an Article 4 Direction

• Historic Buildings (un-listed buildings) prominent within Conservation Areas

Grants are based on the total cost of the works (including VAT and professional fees, if applicable) on an incremental or sliding scale of percentages related to the total cost with a maximum ceiling figure under each increment. Applicants are required to submit a minimum of two competitive quotations with their application. Applicants are also asked to contact us to discuss the types of eligible works prior to submitting an application.

The grant applicant form and guidance notes can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.

For further information visit or write to us at

Derbyshire Dales District Council
Town Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3NN

Tel: 01629 761336
Email: planning@derbyshiredales.gov.uk