Heritage issues

The historic environment is generally considered to include:

listed buildings
scheduled monuments
archaeological sites of quality and importance
registered parks and gardens
World Heritage Sites and
conservation areas.

There are specific procedures for the planning and development of listed buildings, conservation areas and scheduled monuments in particular, so it is important to understand the significance and implications of designation. The carrying out of works, signage and permitted development rights, and demolitions can all be affected by designation.

This section relates primarily to heritage protection in England. It is maintained by Marc Timlin of Turley Heritage.