The Hull Local Heritage List
The Hull Local Heritage List (formerly the Hull Local Buildings List) was first established in 2006. It comprises a list of buildings and sites which are recognised by the local planning authority for their contribution to the local character, identity and distinctiveness of Hull.
The purpose of the Local Heritage List is to highlight the many buildings and sites within Hull which, although do not meet national criteria for statutory listing or scheduling, do make a significant contribution to the local historic environment. Buildings and sites on the Local Heritage List are considered as ‘locally listed’ and in planning policy terms as ‘non-designated heritage assets’. Designated heritage assets include listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks & gardens (designated by the Secretary of State) and conservation areas (designated by the local authority).
Find out more about Conservation Areas
Buildings/sites on the Local Heritage List
Local listing does not afford any statutory protection to a building or site in its own right, but the fact that a building or site is on the Local List means that its conservation as a heritage asset is a material consideration when determining planning applications. In some circumstances, location and use can also provide additional levels of protection from demolition, such as within a designated conservation area or for a building in use, or last used, as a public house.
Building consent for works
Listed building consent is only required for works to statutory listed buildings (designated heritage assets). Locally listed buildings (non-designated heritage assets) are subject to normal planning controls.
Planning permission
The planning regulations vary depending on building/site uses, the extent of previous extensions, the location of the building/site within a particular designation (for example within a conservation area), and whether article 4 directions have been used to remove permitted development rights. More information on whether planning permission may be required is available on the Planning Portal. It should be noted that most external alterations to flats and commercial premises require planning permission. If planning permission is required and it is refused, then there is a right of appeal to the independent Planning Inspectorate.
Repairs and alterations
Some works may not require planning permission but should still be carefully considered. The removal of historic features or details can not only harm the special interest of a locally listed building but can also adversely affect its value. Research has shown that buildings which retain their historic features in good order hold the value better than those which have been altered.
How to add locally listed buildings/sites to the List
The nomination process is open to anyone. Nominations must be made on the official form (access PDF below) with full justification based on the criteria for selection adapted from the national criteria used for statutory designations (see back of nomination form). This can include architectural interest, historic/archaeological interest and townscape interest. Consultation with owners and occupiers (required since September 2009) will be made on all new nominations meeting the criteria for selection before recommendations are made to the Council’s Planning Committee. Only the Planning Committee can add a building/site to the List.
Buildings/sites not eligible for inclusion include statutory listed buildings, registered parks & gardens and scheduled monuments. To find out if a building is already locally listed or statutory listed, go to My Hull – My Maps.
Hull parks, gardens and archaeology already protected through other legislation include Pearson Park, East Park, Beverley Gate, Hull Citadel (southern half), Hull Castle and the South Blockhouse.
Removal of buildings/sites from the List
Buildings/sites are automatically removed from the List if they are demolished, statutory designated (through listing or scheduling) or, if moveable, relocated outside the City boundary. The Council’s Planning Committee can also authorise the removal of buildings/sites from the Local List, but requests from owners must prove that the building/site is not of special local interest and therefore not worthy of inclusion on the List.
If you have any queries or require more information please contact us on (01482) 300 300.
Current local Heritage List
This is the current local heritage list for Hull -
