Listed Buildings

What are the consequences of altering a Listed Building without consent.

Select all that apply

• Up to 2 years in prison

• An unlimited fine

• Required to re-instate the property to its original features

• Receive a warning from the Local Authority not to do it again

How old does a property have to be before you can apply for it to be listed?

• 20 years

• 50 years

• 30 years

• 100 years

When acting for the buyer, how would you be made aware that the property is a Listed Building? Select all that apply

• The sellers answers in the SPIF

• Checking the property address on Historic England

• The buyers Local Search Result

• The Official Copies

When acting for the buyer how would you know if the seller has altered the property? Select all that apply

• Check Section 4.1 of the SPIF

• Check the Sales Particulars from the Estate Agents and Google Earth Street View

• Check the buyers Valuation or Survey

• Check the Official Copies

• Conversations with the buyer or Agents

If the property is a Listed Building and has been altered without Listed Building Consent, what are the solutions?

• Indemnity Insurance

• Proceed to Exchange before it becomes a problem

• Advise the client and lender fully, then proceed to Exchange

• We can not proceed any further without retrospective Listed Building consent

What is the limitation period for enforcement action by the Local Authority when a Listed Building has been altered without consent?

• There is no limitation period for Listed Buildings

• 4 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What are the potential consequences for the buyer if they proceed with the purchase without retrospective listed building consent for an earlier alterations to the property by the previous owner?

• Criminal proceedings

• a Fine

• As they did not carry out the work there are no consequences

• The current owner can be required to remedy the work carried out by the previous owner

What work is likely to need Listed Building Consent? Select all that apply

• Inside Alterations

• Outside Alterations

  including Windows

• Extensions

• Removal of gates or walls in the Grounds of the Listed Building

• Painting of stonework or brickwork