Listed Buildings

 From 1 April 2005 English Heritage will be responsible for the administration of the listing system. New notification and consultation procedures for owners and local authorities will be introduced, as well as clearer documentation for list entries. Further changes will be made to the listing system throughout 2005/06, including the introduction of new information packs for owners. The intention is to make the heritage protection system simpler, more transparent, and easier for everyone to use. 

To find out more, download our Listing has changed pdf (39KB)

Advice for owners of listed buildings

Some common questions answered 

Grants from English Heritage

What buildings are eligible; criteria for application; assessment of need; technical standards of work; how to apply; grants from other bodies

Buildings at Risk

Maintenance of historic buildings; the role of local authorities; the role of English Heritage; compulsory purchase; how you can help

Further information

How to consult the lists; useful addresses; publications

Application form for listing buildings

We receive around 2,000 applications a year for designation, and to improve this process we are trialling the use of an application form. This we hope will enable us to more efficiently gather the information we need to deal with applications quickly. A copy of this form and the accompanying guidance notes can be downloaded below. We would be grateful for any feedback to help us to improve this process, please see the further information section for details of how to contact us.