Listed building and conservation area consent

Consenting organisation

Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, West Devon Borough Council, Cornwall Council, English Heritage and Natural England.

Details

Helps protect the physical evidence of past history, which are valued and protected as a central part of our cultural heritage and sense of identity.

When is it required

For any works for the demolition of a listed building, or for its alteration or extension, which is likely to affect its character as a building of special architectural or historical interest.

Associated legislation

Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act, 1990. Proposals affecting a listed building or it’s setting (Section 10). Demolition of buildings within a conservation area (Section 74).

Application process

• An application is submitted with a site plan showing the area as it looks at present.
• A description of the works planned and the effect this may have on the building itself or the setting around the listing.
• Consultations are held to discuss the issues surrounding the application.
• After consultations, the local planning authority will report back to the committee with recommendations.
• A decision is reached whereby a decision notice is issued.

Appeals procedure

Apply to secretary of State under Section 20 of Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act, 1990.

Consultation process

Consultation is held with English Heritage.

Course of action under the habitat regulations

Demolition may impact on Marine European Site and affect Habitat Regulations.

Timescales

The aim is for a decision to be reached within eight weeks or as agreed with applicant.

Cost

Contact Local authority planning department for further information.

Contact details

Cornwall Council (for Environmental Management)

County Hall, Truro, TR1 3AY
Telephone: 0300 1234202
Website: Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council (for Planning)

Luxstowe House, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3DZ
Telephone: 0300 1234 151
Website: Cornwall Council

English Heritage

29 Queen Steet, Bristol, BS1 4ND
Telephone: 0117 975 0700
Website: English Heritage

Natural England

Cornwall, Devon and Isles of Scilly Team, Renslade House, Bonhay Road, Exeter EX4 3AW
Telephone: 0300 060 2424
Website: Natural England

Information about sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) can also be found on the on the Natural England website.

Plymouth City Council

Planning Service, Civic Centre, Plymouth, PL1 2EW
Telephone: 01752 304354
Website: Plymouth City Council

South Hams District Council

Planning Services, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE
Telephone: 01803 861234
Website: South Hams District Council

West Devon Borough Council

Planning and Building Control, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0BZ
Telephone: 01822 813600
Website: West Devon Borough Council

For general information please visit the Planning Portal website.

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