What happens if I undertake unauthorised works to a listed building?
Under section 9 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, it is a criminal offence to demolish, alter or extend a listed building without consent. • What are the Councils policies for listed buildings? The High Peak Local Plan contains policies for alterations, extensions and demolition of listed buildings. Please click on the following link to view a copy of Chapter 5 of the High Peak Local Plan Adopted March 2005. • What are the national guidelines and policy for listed buildings? Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the Historic Environment (External website**) sets out the Government policy on planning issues and offers guidance to local authorities and others on the operation of the planning system. • Are there any grants available for repairs to listed buildings? The Council currently operates 4 area based grant schemes. These are centred on conservation areas in the following town centres: New Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Glossop and Buxton (Higher B
