Listed buildings

In England and Wales, listed buildings are classified as:

Grade I – buildings of exceptional national significance

Grade II* – particularly important buildings of more than special significance (* = star rating)

Grade II – of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve them.

Scotland and Northern Ireland use similar classifications, labelled A, B and C.

The local planning department (which may have a conservation officer) will determine the specific requirements for any work proposed to historic homes. The type of work requiring Listed Building Consent varies with the building classification.