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Listed buildings - statutory register

A 'listed building' is a building, object or structure that has been judged to be of national historical or architectural interest.

In this section:

Different grades of listing

What are the different grades of listing?

Listed buildings are placed in one of three grades, which give an indication of their relative importance - grade I, grade II* or grade II.

Grades I and II*

Grades I and II* listed buildings are a small proportion - about 6% nationally - of all listed buildings. They are particularly important to the nation's built heritage as buildings of either:

  • outstanding architectural
  • historic interest

Grade II

The remaining buildings are listed grade II and represent an important part of our built heritage which is given special protection.

Re-evaluation

Grading can be changed when:

  • re-evaluation takes place after damage or alteration
  • more evidence of a building's history or architectural quality comes to light

However, statutory controls on alterations apply equally to all listed buildings whatever the grade.