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A 'listed building' is a building, object or structure that has been judged to be of national historical or architectural interest.
It is included on a register called the "List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest", drawn up by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
It is an offence to demolish or alter a listed building without first getting listed building consent.
Regular maintenance and 'like for like' repairs do not need listed building consent but it would be required if the repairs include removal of historic material or changes to its character.
Painting and internal decorating does not need Listed Building Consent but any external painting may require consent as it may affect the character of the Listed Building.
Replacement of modern kitchen and bathroom fittings does not require consent.
Refurbishment involving the removal of internal features, such as doors, fireplaces, plasterwork, panelling or other historic fittings constitutes alterations and listed building consent is required before work is carried out.
Emergency work can be carried out to a listed building without prior consent if you can prove: