Listed Buildings: Common Questions
Introduction
Many buildings within the Ribble Valley are of historical importance and are therefore listed to preserve their character. A full list of buildings that are protected is available for viewing on this site Click here to view the lists and at Level D reception in the Council Offices.
A building becomes listed when one of a number of legal procedures are applied to it. These legal procedures help to protect special buildings. When a building is listed it is placed on a list compiled by English Heritage.
You will need to get listed building consent if you want to demolish a listed building or any part of it, or alter it in any way which would affect its character, inside or out.
Ask us for advice even if you only intend to make repairs, as the effect of repairs on a listed building is not always straightforward. Submit a Pre-application enquiry on the relevant form (please note these are not always free of charge) Remember, you can be prosecuted if you alter a Listed Building without the necessary Listed Building Consent.
From 10th August all listed building applications will need a Design and Access Statement.
The Georgian Group
The Georgian Group is the charity dedicated to preserving Georgian buildings and gardens.
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings was founded by William Morris in 1877 to counteract the highly destructive 'restoration' of medieval buildings being practised by many Victorian architects. Today it is the largest, oldest and most tec
The Victorian Society
The Victorian Society is the national society responsible for the study and protection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and other arts.
