Listed Buildings

Forest Heath has a rich heritage in terms of its man-made environment, having individual buildings, townscapes and villages of historic and architectural importance. Together with Scheduled Ancient Monuments, archaeological sites and the natural landscape, these elements contribute significantly to the special character and  sense of place  of the district and thus are worthy of preservation.

Historic buildings and the areas around them contribute significantly to the quality of our lives. To ensure that future generations can enjoy and be informed by the past, changes affecting listed buildings or conservation areas are carefully controlled.

When considering development proposals in Forest Heath, special regard is given to:

Protecting the character, local distinctiveness and special architectural or historic interest of conservation areas and historic buildings

Encouraging development in a way which is consistent with preserving and enhancing the historic environment of the district

For general enquiries, please contact the Principal Planning Officer, Forest Heath District Council on 01638 719248.

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Photographs and descriptions of some of the listed buildings in the district can be seen on the Images of England website