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Listed Buildings Questions and Answers

Is my building listed?

You can find out by looking on our  Interactive map 

What is the difference between listed building grades I, II* and II?

• Grade 1 buildings are of outstanding architectural or historic interest, and are of material importance.  Only a small percentage fall into this category.
• Grade II listed buildings are of special interest and the majority fall into this group.  This grade has a sub-group known as:
  • Grade II*, which is given to buildings that have some extra merit, such as an outstanding interior. 

Despite this grading, it should be noted that the statutory controls are the same to all grades of listed buildings.

Further Information:What is a Listed Buidling? 

Do I need Listed Building Consent to:

• Install uPVC double glazed windows in my listed building?
  Listed building consent is required and is unlikely to be granted.
  Secondary glazing is an excellent alternative and generally does not require listed building consent.
  Note: Listed buildings are exempt from the energy efficiency requirements under Building Regulations.
• Carry out general repairs, eg to windows and doors, roofing?
  No, any like for like repair  does not require listed building consent. 
  Note: Repair is always the preferred option, with like for like replacement where it is necessary.
• Change my bathroom suite/fitted kitchen units?
  No, provided it does not entail the provision of any additional external pipe work.
• Install central heating?
  You do not need listed building consent to install/replace a central heating system, however, consent is required for any additional  external pipe work, boiler flues or vents.
• To attach a satellite dish to the exterior?
  Yes.  A discreet location is more likely to be approved.  A dish,  mounted on a small pole in the rear garden  will not require listed building consent.
• Paint the exterior of my property?
  Listed building consent is not required to repaint in the same colour.  Consent is required to paint unpainted exterior surfaces such as brickwork or render, or to change the colour of previously painted work.
• Erect a structure within the curtilage of a listed building?
  Provided the structure is free-standing and not attached to any part of the listed building or curtilage structure, eg outbuildings, walls, etc., listed building consent will not be required. Note: Such works may require planning
  permission.

Are buildings or structures within the curtilage of a listed building protected?

Any object or structure which is fixed to the building, or is within the curtilage of the building and pre-dates July 1948 is also protected under the listed building legislation.

Can you recommend an architect/builder/joiner with experience of working with listed buildings?

It is the policy of this Council not to make recommendations.  The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) may be able to advise you, and they can be contacted on 020 7377 1644 or on info@spab.org.uk. 

Are there any grants to help with the cost of repairs to listed buildings?

No

I have been asked to submit joinery details, what is required?

Below are examples typical joinery details required for:

• a mid 19th century sash window
• a side hung casement window
• a six panelled door

More Information

• A guidance note to owners and occupiers.

Application Forms

• Application Forms for Listed Building Consent - You will need to download Form 11.

Contact

Telephone: (01304) 872486
E-mail: conservation@dover.gov.uk