Local List: Guidance for Owners

It is important to note that at this stage inclusion on the local list does not in fact change the existing planning controls that apply to a building already. Inclusion on the Local List does not make your building a ‘Listed Building’ – it is a local designation only.

The Local List will reinforce efforts to preserve the character and appearance of the buildings that will be included on it. It will enable the architectural or historic interest of these buildings to be properly considered against development proposals submitted to the Council. It will provide clarity for owners, the local community, developers and Planning Officers, so that they are aware of the architectural or historic interest of a building as early as possible.



Unless a building is statutorily listed or within a Conservation Area, there is no control, under current legislation, over its demolition.


The Local List will simply back up existing guidance (PPS 5) and add weight to the consideration already given to the preservation of a building’s architectural and historic interest by development proposals affecting them (PPS1).

The Local Listing process is similar to that used for nominating buildings for inclusion on the statutory list of buildings of national architectural or historic interest. Like the national process, there is no appeal procedure if an owner believes his/her property does not warrant inclusion on the List. However, we will consult the owner of every building nominated for inclusion on the List shortly after the submission of a nomination. This will give you the opportunity to let us know whether you think your building meets the criteria for inclusion on the List or not, which we will then consider against the nomination submitted to us, and our own professional assessment of the building’s architectural or historic interest.

It is important to remember that we can only consider representations made by owners in respect of whether the building meets the criteria for listing, and we cannot unfortunately consider personal circumstances, or current or future development proposals. Should you wish to make representations regarding your property’s nomination for inclusion on the list please direct them to the Council’s Conservation and Design Team.