A listed building is one included on the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
There are various scales to this listing and different rules for repair and alteration for each category:
Grade I – major historic site
Grade II* – minor historic site
Grate II – over 200 years old with special features which are specifically listed
Grate III – some historic interest
Local Conservation Listing – building shown on local Council plan as having some historic merit to the area.
Before purchasing a listed building a survey should be carried out by a surveyor with proven expertise in historic buildings. The various forms of construction used to span the centuries needs to be fully understood by the surveyor. This is a specialist service offered by Tudors based upon over 40 years’ experience.
The survey may reveal a number of building defects and it is important to obtain professional advice on those of major concern which will require immediate and perhaps costly attention.
Probably the most important advice before purchasing a listed building is to make sure that it is suitable for your requirements. Only alterations and extensions which respect the character (external and internal) will be granted Listed Building Consent by the Local Planning Authority.
This is a specialist subject and quotations are always provided before the examination report. For further information and advice on historic and listed buildings please call Tudors.
Please call us for a free consultation, Tel. 01737 362233.