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listed building

a building which has been designated by English Heritage or one of the other UK bodies as being of special architectural or historical interest. The rights of an owner to deal with the property are restricted depending on the importance of the listing.
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AN inspector refused work to a listed building in Chester city centre intended to become part of a 19 bed boutique hotel.
Planning appeal over hotel lift is rejected
In 2016 Wales & West's commercial subsidiary, Castell Homes, applied to develop the site with one application for all 15 homes and a separate one seeking consent to convert the listed building into two homes.
Cul-de-sac residents seeking dispute over access road for judicial review in development site
Living in a listed building might sound desirable - but it can come with a whole host of problems and hidden costs.
Is your house a listed building? Here's how you can find out; Living in a listed building can come with a lot of hidden costs..
Listed buildings are classified into three grades: Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest.
When great makes the Grade; It started as a scheme to protect Britain's buildings at a time when so many beautiful structures had been reduced to rubble by the effects of the Second World War. Now there are 400,000 listed buildings - with more now being added to mark the scheme's 70th anniversary. SALLY WARDLE reports
II* or Grade 2 Listed buildings are considered to be of special historical or architectural interest of national importance.
RENOVATION GAME; If you own a listed building, home improvements aren't as simple as they may otherwise be, so it's essential to play by the rules, says JULIA GRAY
F YOU own a listed building, home improvements are not as simple as they might otherwise be, so it's essential to play by the rules.
MAKING THE GRADE; There are a number of rules and regulations to consider if you own a listed property..
important are Grade Grade I listed Listed building consent is required to make alterations and while some home improvements, such as internal redecoration, can often be done without consent, many others, such as removing original features, knocking down walls and changing the windows and doors, can't.
Renovation game; If you own a listed building, home improvements aren't as simple as they may otherwise be, so it's essential to play by the rules, says JULIA GRAY
4 Before making any changes to a listed building, consult your council's conservation department, as work that seems minor may require consent.
Make sticking to rules top of list; Owning an older building can make home improvements that bit harder - especially if it is listed. So make sure you have the right permissions before you start any alterations HomeImprovements
The Old Hall, in New North Road, Heckmondwike and the Fleece Inn on Jepson Lane in Elland are both Grade II* listed buildings, achieving their listings in 1980 and 1968 respectively.
Prestigious pints: Listed pubs with character around Huddersfield
Listed building consent is required to make alterations and while some home improvements, such as internal redecoration, can usually be done without consent, many others, such as removing original features, knocking down walls and building extensions, can't.
Make the Grade; With listed buildings, home improvements are often not as simple as they seem, but you must play by the rules, says JULIA GRAY
Locally listed buildings are subject to normal planning controls, but the local listing will be taken into consideration if a planning application is made.
How you make the Grade; With listed buildings, home improvements are often not as simple as they seem, so renovation can be a tough task. JULIA GRAY looks at the factors you'll need to consider

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