Policy information sourced from St Albans District Local Plan

88 New Uses for Historic Buildings

The District Council may grant planning permission in appropriate circumstances for new uses for statutorily listed buildings or other buildings of historic interest, especially those which have been empty for a considerable time or are under-used or threatened with demolition;

where a new use involves alterations or extensions, details of these requirements should be submitted in order that the implications of the change of use can be properly assessed. Proposals must preserve the special character of the buildings;

when there is a conflict between planning policies and a proposed change of use, the District Council may relax the policies in exceptional circumstances if this will best preserve the special character of the building and give it a new lease of life;

where planning permission is granted, it will be subject to a condition, where appropriate, to remove permitted development rights for extensions.

For more information please see the Local Plan