Introduction
If your property is listed you will need to apply for listed building consent if:
- you want to demolish a listed building or;
- you want to alter or extend a listed building in a manner that would affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest.
You may also need listed building consent for any works to separate buildings within the grounds of a listed building.
If you are uncertain as to whether or not your property is listed, you can search for your property using our interactive map.
The best way of developing an application is through pre-application discussions with officers who can also advise on the level of information required.
For further information please refer to the listed buildings page on our website; in addition, Historic England offers a range of planning advice.
What you need to submit
The list below details supporting documents that may need to be submitted as part of your application. Please refer to each section below in order to determine whether or not you need to submit it as part of your application.
Always required
Please ensure that you have completed every section of the application form before submitting. Where sections or questions are not relevant please state this on the form.
The associated help file for this type of application can be found online.
Apply using
Please note: "Apply online" websites are provided by private companies who may charge additional fees for their services. Peterborough City Council offer no technical support for customers using these sites, if you encounter an issue please contact the relevant website service helpdesk. If you opt to download and complete the application form instead it is your responsibility to ensure that the forms, the appropriate supporting documentation and correct fee are sent to Peterborough City Council either by email or post.
No fee required for this type of application.
Always required
This must be an up-to-date Ordnance Survey based location plan at an appropriate scale, usually 1:1250 or 1:2500. In the case of large sites other drawing scales maybe appropriate.
The plan must show:
- at least 2 main roads and all surrounding buildings or land;
- the application site (the whole planning unit) ;
- a north point;
- a scale bar.
The application site boundary should be edged clearly with a red line. It should include all land necessary to carry out the proposed development; for example, land required for access to the site from a public highway, visibility splays, landscaping, car parking and open areas around buildings.
A blue line should be drawn around any other land owned by the applicant, close to or adjoining the application site.
We will expect this to be on an A4 size plan or larger.
A sample location plan can be viewed online.
Ordnance Survey map extracts are available from any Ordnance Survey Mapping and Data Centre.
The plan used should:
- Not be a Land Registry document
- Not be used for multiple applications
- Show OS Crown copyright as an acknowledgement
- Not be a photocopy or screen grab image
- Not to be copied from existing OS mapping, if using hand drawn maps such as standard streets
- Show the correct licence number if you wish to print or copy maps for applications
Copyright information
Please be aware that plans based on Ordnance Survey data are Crown copyright and other plans and drawings are the copyright of their authors. The details of any applicable copyright should appear on the original plans concerned. Using copyright protected plans could result in legal action being taken against you by the copyright holder. You are advised to contact the copyright holder before using such plans in making any application.
Updated: February 2017
Status: National requirement
Source: Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
The relevant certificate must be completed, signed and dated (part of application form). Only one certificate should be completed.
Certificate A should be completed if the applicant is the sole owner of the land to which the application relates or holds an unexpired lease with a term of 7 or more years remaining.
Certificate B should be completed if the applicant is not the sole owner but knows the names and addresses of all the other owners.
The Notice to Owners (Notice 1) must also be completed and sent to all known owners.
A copy of the notice must be sent with the application to the local authority.
Certificate C should be completed if the applicant does not own all of the land to which the application relates and does not know the name and address of all of the owners.
The Notice to Owners (Notice 1) must be completed and sent to all known owners.
Where the owner is unknown the Notice to Unknown Owners (Notice 2) needs to be published in a local newspaper.
A copy of the notice must be sent with the application to the local authority.
Certificate D should be completed if the applicant does not own all of the land to which the application relates and does not know the names and addresses of any of the owners.
The Notice to Unknown Owners (Notice 2) needs to be published in a local newspaper.
A copy of the notice must be sent with the application to the local authority.
Updated: February 2017
Status: National requirement
Source: Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
Required for any application for listed building consent, except where;
- Consent for the works being applied for has already been granted on or before 1 Oct 2010 to a time limit that has not expired and the development/works have not yet begun and
- The consent is necessary to carry out development which has been granted outline permission and where development has begun in accordance with any approved reserved matters and the outline permission was granted before 1 Oct 2010
The LBC application shall be accompanied by a D&A statement which explains;
- the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the works; and
- how the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the works take account of the:
(i) special architectural or historic importance of the building;
(ii) particular physical features of the building that justify its designation as a listed building; and
(iii) building's setting; and; - how issues relating to access to the building have been dealt with (see note)
The D&A shall also
- explain the policy adopted as to access, including what alternative means of access have been considered, and how policies relating to access in relevant local development documents have been taken into account;
- explain how the policy as to access takes account of the:
(i) special architectural or historic importance of the building;
(ii) particular physical features of the building that justify its designation as a listed building; and
(iii) building's setting; - state what, if any, consultation has been undertaken and what account has been taken of the outcome of any such consultation; and
- explain how any specific issues which might affect access to the building have been addressed.
Please note: if proposal is for internal works only, the matters relating to access do not have to be provided.
Always required
Existing site layout plans to a recognised scale (1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 as appropriate)
The Site Layout Plan should show:
- the direction of North;
- a scale bar or metric measurements;
In addition, the Site Layout Plan should show the following unless these would not influence or be affected by the proposed development:
- all the buildings, roads and footpaths on land adjoining the site including access arrangements;
- all public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site (footpath, bridleway, restricted byway or byway open to all traffic);
- the position of all trees on the site, and those on adjacent land;
- the extent and type of any hard surfacing;
- boundary treatment including walls or fencing;
- existing car parking and turning arrangements.
- any existing bin and cycle stores.
Please ensure that all plans submitted as part of your application are accurately labelled and numbered.
A sample block plan can be viewed online.
Ordnance Survey map extracts are available from Planning Services or any Ordnance Survey Mapping and Data Centre.
Status: National requirement
Source: Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
Always required
Proposed site layout plans to a recognised scale (1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 as appropriate)
The Site Layout Plan should show:
- the direction of North;
- a scale bar or metric measurements;
In addition, the Site Layout Plan should show the following unless these would not influence or be affected by the proposed development:
- all the buildings, roads and footpaths on land adjoining the site including access arrangements;
- all public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site (footpath, bridleway, restricted byway or byway open to all traffic);
- the position of all trees on the site, and those on adjacent land;
- the extent and type of any hard surfacing;
- boundary treatment including walls or fencing
- proposed car parking and turning arrangements.
- proposed bin and cycle stores.
A sample block plan can be viewed online.
Please ensure that all plans submitted as part of your application are accurately labelled and numbered.
Ordnance Survey map extracts are available from Planning Services or any Ordnance Survey Mapping and Data Centre.
Status: National requirement
Source: Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
May be required depending on the nature of the proposal.
You are advised to engage in pre-application discussions with our Conservation Officer before submitting your application.
Detailed drawings showing the existing elevations (the appearance of the property from all sides affected by the proposal) to an appropriate scale, usually 1:100 and with a scale bar or metric measurements included.
Where necessary drawings must show the complete building, partial drawings are not acceptable.
Please ensure that all plans submitted as part of your application are accurately labelled and numbered.
May be required depending on the nature of the proposal.
You are advised to engage in pre-application discussions with our Conservation Officer before submitting your application.
Detailed drawings showing the proposed elevations (showing the proposal against existing building from all sides) to an appropriate scale, usually 1:100 and with a scale bar or metric measurements included.
Where necessary drawings must show the complete building, partial drawings are not acceptable.
Please ensure that all plans submitted as part of your application are accurately labelled and numbered.
May be required depending on the nature of the proposal.
You are advised to engage in pre-application discussions with our Conservation Officer before submitting your application.
Drawings showing the full existing floor layout plans to an appropriate scale, usually 1:100 and with a scale bar or metric measurements included.
Where necessary, drawings drawings must show the complete building, partial drawings are not acceptable.
Please ensure that all plans submitted as part of your application are accurately labelled and numbered.
May be required depending on the nature of the proposal.
You are advised to engage in pre-application discussions with our Conservation Officer before submitting your application.
Drawings showing the full proposed floor layout plans to an appropriate scale, usually 1:100 and with a scale bar or metric measurements included.
Where necessary, drawings drawings must show the complete building, partial drawings are not acceptable.
Please ensure that all plans submitted as part of your application are accurately labelled and numbered.
May be required depending on the nature of the proposal.
You are advised to engage in pre-application discussions with our Conservation Officer before submitting your application.
Where necessary the roof plan should show the shape of the roof at an appropriate scale, usually 1:50 or 1:100 and with a correct overall dimensions in metric measurements included.
Details such as the material, vents and their location should be shown.
Please ensure that all plans submitted as part of your application are accurately labelled and numbered.
Always required
Plans to the scale of not less than 1:10 and 1:2 (for details on cross-section drawings) with a scale bar or metric measurements included, to show all new doors, windows, panelling, fireplaces, plaster moulding and other decorative features where alterations are proposed to those features.
Please ensure that all plans submitted as part of your application are accurately labelled and numbered.
May be required depending on the nature of the proposal.
You are advised to engage in pre-application discussions with our Conservation Officer before submitting your application.
Required for all development proposals that would affect any designated heritage asset. The Heritage Statement must;
- Describe and assess the significance of the asset and/or its setting to determine its architectural, historic, artistic or archaeological interest; and
- Identify the impact of works on the special character of the asset; and
- Provide a clear justification for the works, especially if these would harm the asset or its setting, so that the harm can be weighed against public benefits
The level of detail required should be proportionate to the asset’s importance and sufficient to understand the potential impact of the proposal on its significance and/or setting
Please note: A heritage asset includes Conservation Areas, listed buildings, locally listed buildings, scheduled monuments, listed parks and gardens, areas of archaeological importance.
Can be combined with a Design and Access Statement if required.
Updated: February 2017
Status: National requirement
Source: NPPF & Policy PP17 of the Peterborough Planning Policies DPD
Required for applications involving demolition or conversion/alteration to a listed building
The City Council's Historic Environment Team should be contacted on 01733 453522 for advice on the nature/extent of the required information/survey.
Always required.
The report should provide sufficient information to allow a robust assessment of the potential impacts resulting from a development upon the species present on an application site to be undertaken. Surveys should be undertaken by suitably experienced, and where necessary licensed, ecological specialists.
Please see Natural England's website for further details.
