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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.

Online services : Use this online form to apply for listed building planning consent

A listed building 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), under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. In the Act any object or structure fixed to the building and any object or structure within the curtilage of the building, which although not fixed to the building, forms part of the land and has done so since before 1st July 1948 are also treated as part of the listed building.

Below are some links to help you gain a bit more information about listed buildings :

• English Heritage (!)
• Images of England (!)
• National Monuments Record Office (!)
• Department for Culture, Media and Sport (!)

Email: planning@burnley.gov.uk

Telephone: 01282 425011

Fax: 01282 477272

Visit: Planning and Environment - Planning

Address: PO Box 29, Parker Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DT

• Listed Buildings
• What policies apply to listed buildings?
• What can the Council do about neglected listed buildings?