Listed Buildings
There are currently around 740 buildings and structures which
have been listed as being of architectural and historic interest in
the Vale of Glamorgan.
The responsibility for listing buildings lies with
Cadw who are part of
the Welsh Government
An inventory of the listed buildings in the Vale is
available below.
Grades of Listed Buildings
Grade I
Grade 1 buildings are of exceptional interest, and retain nearly
all of their original character and construction detail. Only 4 per
cent of listed buildings in the Vale of Glamorgan fall into
this category.
Grade II *
Grade II * buildings retain much of their original character,
and although still of exceptional significance, might not have been
able to meet the criteria for Grade I status. Approximately 10 per
cent of the listed buildings in the Vale are of Grade II*
status.
Grade II
Grade II buildings are of national importance in terms of their
architectural / historic interest. The remaining 86 per
cent of listed buildings in the Vale of Glamorgan fall into
this category.
Alterations to Listed Buildings
Listed Building status should not be seen as a bar to future
alteration or change. However those elements which are essential to
the character of a listed building, will be required to be
preserved.
Protection afforded to a listed building relates not only to the
primary building but also to any object or structure fixed to the
building; and/or any object or structure within the curtilage of
the building (in its grounds, garden, enclosure etc.) which,
although not fixed to the building, forms part of the land and has
done so since before 1 July 1948.
It is important to note that any works which will affect the
character of a listed building, be they internal, external,
structural or decorative, will require Listed Building Consent.
This is quite separate to any requirement for Planning
Permission or to obtain Building Regulations approval.
The Council provides guidance on making listed building consent
applications and the appropriate repair of listed buildings
Unauthorised works to a listed building are viewed with great
seriousness in law, and may result in prosecution proceedings.
Fines of up to £20,000 and / or up to 12 months imprisonment may be
awarded upon summary conviction.
Listed Building Guidance
The necessary Application Forms for Listed Building
Consent may be downloaded together with more detailed advice
on the required standard of an application submission.
Site Location
Plans to accompany Listed Building Consent applications may be
purchased from the Vale of Glamorgan Council
Should you require any assistance in making such an application
or appointing a suitably qualified or experienced professional to
advise you please contact us.
Contact
For further, more specific advice, please contact the
Conservation and Design Unit.
E-mail: planning&transport@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk