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Huntingdonshire has a rich history and this is reflected in the large number of historic buildings found within the district, many of which are protected as 'listed buildings'.

What is a listed building?

A 'listed building' is a building, object or structure that has been judged to be of special architectural or historic interest. Listed buildings are included on a register called the National Heritage List for England, which is managed by Historic England. The register is regularly reviewed and updated.

Listing a building gives it legal protection and extra responsibilities are imposed on owners, including the need to obtain listed building consent for certain works.

It is a criminal offence to carry out works to listed buildings without consent.

Is my property listed?

This mapping is indicative only and, due to technical limitations, should be used as a guide only and is not legally binding. If you have any queries specifically in relation to the exact positioning of the boundaries of any conservation area please contact developmentcontrol@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.

Listed buildings identified on this map are structures included on the national list of buildings of special architecture and historic interest. The law provides that buildings and other structures that predate 1948 and are within the curtilage of a listed building are to be treated as part of a listed building. This mapping does not identify curtilage listed structures. For further information please contact developmentcontrol@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.

Conservation Area Map Filters

Alternatively you can view Historic England’s map/list of listed buildings

If my property is listed, what permission do I need to carry out works?

Listing covers the interior and exterior of the building and any free standing buildings built within the boundaries that were erected before 1 July 1948, such as outbuildings, barns, garden structures, railings and walls.

Listed building consent is needed to:

  • demolish a listed building

  • alter or extend a listed building

  • alter or extend any structures or buildings that are within the grounds of the listed building.

You may also need planning permission for works within the grounds of a listed building as further restrictions apply.

Some minor works of repair and maintenance are permitted without the need for listed building consent when they are carried out on an exact like-for-like basis, using traditional materials. To confirm whether this applies to your proposals, please contact the planning team. This is because the Local Planning Authority determines whether the works need formal consent.

See Making an Application for Listed Building Consent – Advice for Owners and Agents for further information.

Can I carry out emergency works to a listed building?

Emergency works can only be carried out without prior consent if you can prove all the following:

  • that the works were urgently necessary in the interest of public safety or for the preservation of the building

  • it was not practical to secure public safety or preserve the building by means of temporary repair or shelter

  • that only the minimum necessary intervention was carried out

  • that notice, in writing, will be submitted to the council as soon as is reasonably possible, justifying in detail the works carried out.

If you find yourself in a situation where you believe such emergency works are necessary you should contact the conservation team immediately, ideally before undertaking any works. You will be expected to provide photographic evidence to support your case. Failure to comply with all these criteria may result in enforcement action being taken against you.

Unauthorised works to a listed building

Listed buildings are an irreplaceable part of our history and once damaged or lost, the connections we have with the past are weakened.

No-one may demolish any part of a listed building, extend it, or carry out any interior or exterior alterations affecting its character without first obtaining Listed Building Consent.

Unauthorised works to listed buildings will be investigated and may lead to a prosecution resulting in a criminal record, fine and/or a prison term.

Report Unauthorised Works

Our Enforcement page contains further information.