Ask a Trade
Got a question that only a tradesperson can answer? We have thousands of trades ready to answer any question you may have.
Ask your QuestionHow can I find out if I am living in a listed building? Should I contact my local council or is there another authority I need to get in touch with?
Asked by Carol on 21st Aug 2020"Your best bet will be the council. I always find the quickest department to know is planning"
Answered on 25th Aug 2020 - Member since Aug 2020 - report"Historic England maintain a Statutory List which includes a description of each building, and which will refer to some important features of an historic building."
Answered on 21st Aug 2020 - Member since Mar 2020 - report"Ask Scottish heritage you can do all the necessary reaserch on the internet, or visit a library for the past history and current listing of your property"
Answered on 22nd Aug 2020 - Member since Aug 2020 - report"Local council will be able to tell you and give you other advice on what work you can do."
Answered on 14th Sep 2020 - Member since Jan 2019 - report"You can check this up on google. If no luck there contact the planning department in your local council."
Answered on 20th Oct 2020 - Member since Jul 2020 - report"The best people to speak to will be your local council. They will have a database of which buildings are listed.
If your property is listed then you will still be able to carry out internal works but not structural changes without council permission."