Policy information sourced from Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy

DH(i) Statutory Listed Buildings

Protection of Listed Buildings

There will be a presumption in favour of the preservation of listed buildings. Listed building consent will only be granted for demolition in exceptional circumstances, and will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • The condition of the building and the cost of repairs relative to its importance.
  • The adequacy of efforts made to return the building to use.
  • The merits of alternative proposals for the site.

External or Internal Alterations

Proposals for external or internal alterations or additions to Listed Buildings should respect the integrity of the buildings and harmonise with their special architectural or historical character. Where consent is required for internal alterations, features of interest should be respected and left in-situ wherever possible.

Changes of Use

Proposals for changes of use of Listed Buildings will only be granted planning permission if it is no longer in its original or other established historic use and the new use is beneficial to the building and is compatible with its character and features of historic interest. Such a change of use should not conflict with other policies in the Core Strategy.

Setting and Proportion

Proposals for development which would detract from the setting and proportions of a Listed Building or group will be resisted.

For more information please see the Local Plan Core Strategy