We have introduced a new consultation process to make designation more open and transparent. This new process allows us to consult the applicant, owner and local planning authority while assessing the application.
How the Process Works
The key stages of the consultation process are set out below.
When we receive an application we notify the owner and local planning authority of it. At this stage owners and the local planning authority can forward on to us any further information or comments they might have on the special architectural and historic interest of the building. This will help us with the assessment.
Once we have completed our research, and possibly a site visit, to find out more about the proposed candidate for designation we will put together an initial report which will be sent out to the owner, applicant and local planning authority for consultation.
The initial report sets out the history and background information about the heritage asset proposed for designation, and will form the basis for our assessment about whether it has special interest.
- Consultees will be asked to send in their responses within 21 days from the date of the consultation letter. We have provided guidance to help you draft your response which can be downloaded from the top right hand side of this page.
- It is important to note that we can only consider comments on the special architectural or historic interest of a building.
- Owners using planning consultants to assist them may want to take this deadline into consideration.
We will then consider all representations made before finalising our recommendation.
Although we will follow this process in the majority of cases, if it can be demonstrated that the heritage asset is at substantial risk of imminent damage or destruction, then English Heritage may choose not to notify or consult the owner or local authority.
For further information please see the consultation pages for Buildings, Parks and Gardens, Battlefields and Scheduled Monuments.
