How many listed buildings are there in Wales?

30,000 listed buildings
There are around 30,000 listed buildings in Wales. Buildings can be listed at grades I (one), II* (two star) and II (two), but all listed buildings are treated equally in the planning system. Anyone can ask for a building to be considered for listing if they think it has special architectural or historic interest.

How do you find out if a house is a listed building?

You can check whether your property is listed through viewing the National Heritage List for England. If you are planning to buy a listed building, a full building survey (RICS Level 3) is recommended. These surveys are tailored to each individual property, and cover everything that it’s possible to access and assess.

Which town has the most listed buildings?

The urban areas with the highest concentration of listed buildings are Chester City in Cheshire, Seckford in Suffolk, and Abbey in Bath, which includes the Roman Baths.

What are the restrictions on a listed building?

Grade II listed buildings are subject to regulations which protect their historical and architectural significance. These buildings are of special interest, meaning alterations and building work can’t be carried out without written consent from the relevant authorities.

During the re-survey the buildings in each Community area in Wales were assessed for Listing. Since the Re-survey, the Listing of buildings has continued on a thematic basis (to include some of the more modern building types) and on an adhoc basis. This process is ongoing. In Wales there are over 30,000 buildings and structures on the list.

What do you need to know about listing in Wales?

Understanding Listing in Wales will help anyone who wants or needs to know why and how buildings are listed. It also explains how to ask for a building to be listed or delisted, and how to request a review of a listing decision.

What are the different types of listed buildings?

Listed buildings range from Medieval Churches to modern commercial premises etc, structures can include railings, gate piers, walls, war memorials, gravestones, post boxes and telephone boxes ­etc. Buildings on the List are given one of three grades which denote their level of importance, Grade I being the highest.

How are listed buildings protected in the UK?

Buildings and structures of national importance are given legal protection by being placed on a ‘List’ of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Under Section 1 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the Welsh Ministers are required to compile and maintain this list.