Listed Buildings

Listed Buildings

The district contains almost 4,000 listed buildings, which reflects the historic nature of its settlements and landscape. These are published on the Statutory Register of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. These registers are managed by the Department of Culture Media and Sport.

Some of these buildings are of great national importance, and all are considered to be of special architectural or historic interest. Internal or external alterations, which affect the character of a listed building, require written consent from the Council before they can take place. There is a presumption against the demolition of Listed Buildings and penalties exist for undertaking work to a listed building without consent.

Owners of listed buildings have a responsibility to keep them properly maintained, and the Council has a power to act to ensure the preservation of a building if this is not being done. Click here for a guide on Listed Buildings.

Historic Listed Buildings make a vital contribution to the life, appearance and character of the District, and the Council is committed to ensuring that this is maintained. Click here for contact information regarding historic buildings at risk.

Information on Listed Buildings is also available from English Heritage.

Advice on Listed Buildings

Advice is available to property owners on the conservation and repair of historic buildings. The following leaflets are available from the District Council:

For further advice on conservation and listed buildings please contact the Conservation Officer on 01225 776655 ext 123 or e-mail planningpolicy@westwiltshire.gov.uk

Grants

Grants, subject to consultation, are available for works to buildings at risk or within some of our historic towns. For further information please contact the Conservation Officer - telephone 01225 776655 ext 123 or e-mail planningpolicy@westwiltshire.gov.uk