Local Plan - Listed Buildings

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Listed buildings are those of special architectural or historical interest recorded on a statutory list compiled by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). In Southampton there are currently over 450 listed buildings. Nearly 8% of these are listed grade I and II*, the rest being grade II. Listed building consent is required for alterations or other works affecting the character of a listed building.

Local Plan - HE 3 Listed Buildings

The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 requires special attention to be paid to maintaining the character and/ or setting of listed buildings. The best use for a historic building is that for which it was designed. Every effort should be made to continue that use.

Local Plan - Local List

Buildings and structures which are not included on the national list maintained by the Secretary of State, but are valued for their contribution to the local scene or for their historic association, are included in a Local List produced by the city council.

Local Plan - HE 5 Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest

Development will not be permitted which would detract from the character or setting of parks and gardens of special historic interest, including those on the national and local register.