Listed buildings
Buildings considered to be of special architectural or historic interest are included on a national list maintained by English Heritage. There is a total of 2,036 such buildings in South Gloucestershire, of which 184 are considered to be at risk and a further 111 requiring monitoring.
You need listed building consent to carry out works on listed buildings. The council has a statutory duty to ensure such buildings are maintained correctly and can provide advice on proposed works. We can also sometimes offer grants.
The definition of a listed building includes any object or structure fixed to the building and any object or structure in its immediate grounds which forms part of the land and has done so since before 1st July 1948.
Please note that the list on this website may not be definitive and is subject to change. Contact English Heritage if you want to be absolutely certain whether or not a building is listed.
Locally-listed buildings
There are many buildings in South Gloucestershire which make a significant contribution to the character and distinctiveness of the area. These are put on a list of buildings of local historic importance and adopted as supplementary planning guidance by the council.
The aim of the list of buildings of local importance is to provide a full picture of the character of the area. As well as houses, shops, barns, industrial buildings and chapels, it includes gates, walls, road signs, pillboxes, graves and stiles. Buildings associated with important historical figures or events may be included.
These buildings are not given extra statutory protection, but they will be taken into account when planning proposals are considered.