Listed buildings are special buildings that have been identified as being of national importance due to their architectural or historic interest. Knowsley has over 100 listed buildings, including one Grade I building, four Grade II* buildings, and the remainder listed at Grade II.
Grades of listed buildings
Grade I
Buildings of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II:*
Particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II
Nationally important and of special interest.
Consent for work on listed buildings
You must get consent from the council before carrying out any work that affects the special interest of a listed building. This includes restorations, alterations, demolitions, and extensions. The requirement for consent also applies to internal works and works affecting outbuildings and other structures associated with the principal listed building.
Penalties for unauthorised work
Undertaking work to a listed building that affects its special interest without first gaining Listed Building Consent is a criminal offence. If you are in any doubt whether you require consent for works, you should contact Planning Services at 0151 443 2380 for advice.
Maintenance of listed buildings
If you own a listed building, you are responsible for its maintenance. Failure to maintain a listed building in an acceptable condition may result in the council using its enforcement powers to ensure the building is preserved.
Finding out about listed buildings in Knowsley
There are two main ways to find out if a building is listed in Knowsley:
Online Search
Check the Knowsley Council website or search online on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) to view a comprehensive list of listed buildings in Knowsley, including their addresses and grading.
Direct Inquiry
If you have any doubts about a particular building, contact the Planning Service for accurate information. They can confirm whether it's listed and the extent of permitted modifications without requiring listed building consent.
Protection offered by listing
Listing grants a building legal protection from demolition or alterations that could compromise its significance as a structure of architectural or historical importance. This protection covers both the exterior and interior of the building, as well as any fixtures or structures attached to it or within its curtilage.
Listed building consent requirements
Listed Building Consent (LBC) is mandated for any works, including demolition, alteration, or extension to a listed building, that might jeopardise its architectural or historical significance. This includes changes to the building's interior and works that affect the building's surroundings.
Applying for listing
Any individual can propose that a building be listed, and applications should be submitted to Historic England. They will then evaluate the request and recommend to the Secretary of State whether the building should be listed. For more information on the application procedure and eligibility criteria, please refer to Historic England's website.
Application
If you're unsure whether your proposed changes to a listed building will be approved, you can seek informal advice by submitting a Pre-application request for advice. A fee is applicable for this service.
Applications for Listed Building Consent must include a Heritage Statement and a Design and Access Statement, which can be combined into a single document.
Applications for Planning Permission, where the work may affect the setting of a listed building, must also include a Heritage Statement. A Design and Access Statement may also be required in some cases, and it can be combined with the Heritage Statement.
To access application forms, guidance notes on completing each form, and checklists for the required information, please visit the Planning Portal website using the links below.
Listed Building Consent for works or extension to a Listed Building
Planning permission and Listed Building Consent for the alteration of or extension of a dwelling
Planning permission with Listed Building Consent application
Please complete the appropriate form and return to
Post
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
PO Box 26
Archway Road
Huyton
L36 9FB
Drop off
Use our drop-off letterbox on the right side of Huyton Municipal Building main entrance.
Please make sure information is enveloped and clearly labelled for the attention of ‘Planning Services’
Before submitting your application, please make sure you have included the relevant documents and enclosed the appropriate application fee.