Statutory consents are an important element in the protection of England's heritage, helping to achieve an informed approach to the management of change in historic places. It is always a matter for the relevant decision-maker to determine whether an application for consent is required in particular circumstances.
The requirements for each of the principal types of statutory consent are summarised on the relevant pages within this section of the website.
Decision-makers are required to consult English Heritage on certain types of application. Requirements within the planning system are summarised in the online version of the Charter for English Heritage Planning and Development Advisory Services.
