These are buildings which have been designated by central government as being the most important historic buildings in the council's area.
Listed buildings have three different grades. The grade given to a building is decided by the quality of the building’s architecture or historic importance. Listed buildings include major ecclesiastical buildings, such as Beverley Minster, stately homes such as Burton Constable, farmhouses, cottages and small structures such as phone boxes.
The three grades are:
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Grade I which are the most important buildings nationally, of exceptional interest
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Grade II* which are of particular importance, and
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Grade II which are of special architectural or historic interest
The inside as well as the outside of the building is covered by the listing and the listing may cover structures within the curtilage. If you own a listed building, or intend to carry out work to a listed building, it is always advisable to contact one of the council's conservation officers before any work is commenced.
The government takes the protection of listed buildings seriously. It is one of the very few areas of planning legislation where the carrying out of works without the appropriate consent is a criminal offence, which can be punishable by a fine or imprisonment. Not all listed buildings are immediately recognisable as such and the list includes structures such as lamp-standards, milestones, mounting blocks, crosses and telephone boxes.
If you wish to discuss a matter relating to a listed building please contact us on (01482) 393721.
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Listed buildings are protected because of their nationally acknowledged architectural or historic merit and special permission is required (obtained by the granting of listed building consent), for any works which affect the character of the building. The English Heritage web site gives help and guidance on listed building consent:
English Heritage - Listed building consent (external website)
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Visit our planning applications page for access to planning forms. This page also provides information on how to submit an application for all forms of planning consent, including listed building consent.
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There is currently no cost.
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If your planning application is refused and you think that the proposal could be altered to make it more acceptable it can be re-submitted again with different plans. Read more about how you can appeal against the decision.
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The following link gives access to the council’s Public Access system. Follow the instructions to the 'Planning> Simple Search' page. Choose the type of search required and enter the required information into the search box:
Public Access Planning (external East Riding website)
Copies of current applications can be viewed at the council’s customer service centre (CSC) local to the application site during their normal opening hours.
If you have specific problems with accessing the CSC during opening hours, please get in touch using the contact details on (01482) 393721 to make alternative arrangements.
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Buildings are listed by national government and you can search for all listed buildings on the English Heritage website:
Find out if your building is listed - The National Heritage List for England (external website)
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Some people wrongly assume that on listed buildings only the front elevation is protected. That is wrong, the listing status protects the building in its entirety, inside and outside and also includes buildings within its curtilage.
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Each listed building is different and therefore it is impossible to give general advice. Some works might require formal listed building consent but there is also a range of things you might be able to do without having to submit an application. But please be aware, listed buildings are protected by law and unauthorized changes might be illegal. However, the team is happy to discuss this with you by calling (01482) 393721.
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