Policy information sourced from the Waltham Forest Local Plan

71 Listed Buildings

A. All proposals for listed buildings and their settings will be expected to conserve the building, its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest and, where possible, enhance the significance of the asset.

B. Reinstatement and repair of historic building elements (e.g. roof coverings, rainwater and soil goods, windows and doors) should be carried out using traditional, historic or original material, employing specialist advice and craftsmanship where appropriate.

C. Extensions to listed buildings and new development within the setting of listed buildings should:

  1. Respect the listed building in terms of location, floor area, height, massing and scale;
  2. Respect the listed building in terms of design, materials and detailing;
  3. Respect the unity and/or historic relationship of groups of buildings (e.g. terraces) and the settings of other heritage assets nearby; and
  4. Respect the historic character and the extent of the curtilage of the listed building in relation to the amount of garden or other open space provided or retained.

D. Proposals for the change of use of a listed building will be supported where it can be demonstrated that the proposed use, including any required works to the building, would have a neutral or positive effect on the significance of the heritage asset.Where a proposed change of use would lead to less than substantial harm to significance, this should be weighed against any public benefits that might outweigh the harm, and where appropriate secure the optimum viable use of the building (see Policy 70 ‘Designated Heritage Assets’). Proposals that sensitively reuse listed buildings where the original use has ceased and is no longer viable, and conserve their heritage significance, will be looked upon favourably.

E. Proposals leading to substantial harm to listed buildings will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, as set out in Policy 70 ‘Designated Heritage Assets’ Part D. A listed building having fallen into disrepair, or having become partially or wholly derelict will not in itself be sufficient reason to permit its demolition or any substantial harm to its special interest or significance.

F. The Council will continue to work with Historic England in identifying listed buildings and structures that merit inclusion on the Heritage at Risk Register. Where such buildings are identified, the Council will work proactively with owners and other bodies to facilitate their successful conservation and reuse, consistent with their heritage significance and special interest.

For more information please see the Waltham Forest Local Plan