Listed Buildings

We have nearly 2,500 listed buildings within Wychavon. These are buildings of special architectural or historic interest that have been identified as being worthy of protection under special legislation, most often buildings that pre-date 1840. They represent the best examples of the Nation's architectural and historic heritage.  

Buildings are listed by theSecretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and are classified into grades I, II* and II based on the degree of interest. Proposals which effect either a Listed Building itself or the setting of a Listed Building will be assessed to ensure that they do not result in the damage or loss of fabric or features of special architectural or historic interest and that the character and setting of the building will be preserved.

Proposals will be determined against policies contained in the Adopted Wychavon District Local Plan, in particular, policies ENV13, ENV14 and ENV15.  Regard will also be had to national guidance in Planning Policy Note 15: Planning and Historic Environment.

• Find out if a property is listed.

The Heritage Team

• advises on repairs, alterations and development proposals affecting listed buildings.

Advice

• we offer pre-application advice to potential applicants on the likelihood of getting permission for alterations to or development affecting a listed building
• are consulted on planning and listed building consent applications to advise on the appropriateness of alterations to or development proposals affecting listed buildings, and
• can offer basic advice on repair of listed buildings  

For further information contact:

David Page
Conservation Officer
Telephone: 01386 565327
Email: david.page@wychavon.gov.uk

Carol Marsden,
Senior Conservation Officer  
Telephone: 01386 565179
E-mail: carol.marsden@wychavon.gov.uk

Useful links

• Listed Buildings - a Guide for Owners and Occupiers  (376.91 KB)
  • History of Windows and Glass - A Guide for Owners and Occupiers  (612.38 KB)
• Accessible historic environment - supplementary planning document  (3.25 MB)
  • Accessible Historic Environment - A Guide for Owners and Occupiers  (490.14 KB)
• English Heritage website
• Energy conservation in traditional buildings
• Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings website
• Georgian Group website
• Victorian Society website