Curtilage listed buildings

Buildings and structures within the curtilage of listed buildings may also be protected by listed building legislation. They are referred to as 'curtilage listed'.

These buildings and structures might include walls, outbuildings, backhouses and dairies.

The deciding criteria as to whether an item is classed as curtilage listed or not, is as follows:

1. Was the building or structure erected before July 1948?
2. Was the building or structure in the same ownership as the principal listed asset, at the time of listing?
3. Did the building or structure have an ancillary relationship with the principal listed building, at the time of listing?

Alterations or extension to curtilage listed buildings or structures might also need listed building consent. This will be subject to their relationship with the primary listed building - which will be established before any works begin.

Contact our Heritage team before you submit an application.

Planning permission may also be needed.

Please note that linking a curtilage building to a host building will require listed building consent and planning permission.

Development within the curtilage of a listed building

The construction of new buildings, structures or enclosures within the curtilage of a listed building will need planning permission.

It will not need listed building consent (unless the proposed structure is attached to the listed building).

Please read our standing advice for minor development within the grounds of listed buildings for more information.