Listed buildings

Listed buildings are heritage buildings which have been 'listed' because of their special historical or architectural importance. Listing takes place under Part I, (sections 1 to 68) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

Buildings that are listed

The National Heritage List for England is a searchable database of all nationally designated heritage assets including Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments, Registered Parks and Gardens, Registered Battlefields and Protected Wrecks.

Search the National Heritage List for England

Listed building consent

You will need to apply to the council for listed building consent if:

• you want to demolish a listed building
• you want to alter or extend a listed building in a manner that would affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest

You may also need listed building consent for any works to separate buildings within the grounds of a listed building. There is more information about listed building consent on the Planning Portal.

If you are in any doubt, check the position with us – it is a criminal offence to carry out work which needs listed building consent without obtaining it beforehand.

How to apply

Apply online

You can apply online through the Planning Portal.

Apply online through the Planning Portal

Check the standards for online submissions before submitting documents and drawings electronically. This includes the required files sizes and format. Make sure you go through the checklist before sending your application - most delays are caused by simple mistakes.

Apply by post

If you are unable to apply online, select the appropriate form to download.

Application forms

If you wish to apply by post, select the appropriate form:

• householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling with listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building
  • 2 original and 2 copies of all documents required
  • read the householder and listed building checklists
• application for planning permission with Listed Building Consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building
  • 2 original and 2 copies of all documents required
  • read the full planning and listed building checklists
• application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission or listed building consent
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the miscellaneous checklist
• application for listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building 
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the listed building checklist
• application for a replacement planning permission subject to a extension of time application
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required

Guidance notes

Binfield House

A statement of significance has been undertaken on Binfield House and its grounds. This could be used to guide any future changes to the site or its setting.