Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

HOME

Environment & Planning

Planning

Historic Environment

Listed Buildings

The Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest' is made up of buildings or structures which are considered to be of national importance because of their architectural or historic features. The statutory list is compiled by the Secretary of State hence they are referred to as 'Listed Buildings'. They are given special protection against inappropriate alteration or demolition.

There are around 300 statutorily listed buildings in the Borough of Dudley and the number increases yearly. Many of these buildings are a product of 18th and 19th century industrial growth, however there are earlier structures which show the development of building style over time.

The Council has also compiled a 'Local List' of historic buildings in the Borough that do not meet the national criteria for inclusion on the statutory lists which are nevertheless worthy of protection and conservation in their own right.

Detailed records relating to listed buildings and other aspects of the historic environment can be found in the Dudley Historic Buildings Sites and Monuments' Record (HBSMR).

Works carried out to a Listed Building

Listed Building Consent is required to demolish, extend or alter any part of a listed building, inside, outside or within its boundary curtilage as well as the curtilage itself (this includes walls fences etc.). Alterations can also involve the replacement of windows and doors and the removal of chimneys, inner walls or architectural features.

Planning Permission may also be required.

Anyone carrying out or permitting unauthorised works to a building which causes, or is likely to cause, damage is guilty of an offence and may be fined.

Talk to a Conservation Officer when contemplating any work to a listed building and before you appoint contractors or apply for consent.

Statutorily Listed Buildings in Dudley Borough

View the list of statutorily listed buildings

View the list of locally listed buildings

Visit the english Heritage web site to find out the criteria for adding buildings to the Statutory List (link will open in a new window)

Links to external sites have been added for the convenience of users. While care is taken in choosing a link, Dudley Council takes no responsibility for access to the site or the site content and does not endorse any services/products as detailed in the external sites.

go to menu

go to homepage