Listed buildings
What is a listed building?
These are buildings that are worth protecting because of their age or architectural merit. Historic Scotland prepares statutory lists of buildings of special architectural or historic interest (Listed Buildings). Because of their importance they are protected by special controls and Listed Building Consent must be obtained before you start any work (whether internal or external) which might affect the character of the building. These controls also apply to most boundary walls and outbuildings.
You can see the statutory list at Pullar House or by using Historic Scotland's online Listed Buildings database search facility.
The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1997 is the primary piece of Government legislation relating to Listed Buildings.
Which buildings qualify for listing?
Buildings that qualify for listing are -
- All buildings before 1700 which survive in anything like their original condition
- Most buildings between 1700 and 1840, though selection is necessary
- Buildings between 1840 and 1914 of definite quality and character (including principal works of principal architects)
- Important post-war buildings more than thirty years old and selected buildings of high quality between 1914 and 1939
How are buildings listed?
Buildings are listed under three categories -
- 'A' Listed - Buildings of national or architectural importance or little-altered examples of styles or periods.
- 'B' Listed - Buildings of regional importance or important historic buildings that have been altered.
- 'C' Listed - Buildings of local importance and lesser examples of a particular era which may have been altered.
Buildings may also be linked in A or B class groups to indicate their position in relation to a wider set of buildings with which they form a functionally related whole such as an industrial estate, an urban square or a village high street.
How many listed Buildings are there in Perth and Kinross?
There are around 3000 buildings protected by the statutory designation. Of these over 150 are Category A. There are 1,760 in Category B and around 800 in Category C. They are found throughout Perth & Kinross.
Where would I find more information?
The Conservation team can provide advice on listed building matters. Contact them via the Development Management teams.
You can also get more information from Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust or Historic Scotland.
The Local Studies section of the AK Bell Library holds a vast amount of written, pictorial and graphic information about Perthshire and Perth and Kinross. In addition the Perth & Kinross Council Archive collects, preserves and makes available the written heritage of Perthshire and Kinross-shire. It exists for the benefit of everyone, and all are welcome to visit.
Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust - was established in 1988 to promote, preserve, maintain and enhance the historical, architectural and constructional heritage of Perth and Kinross. The promotion of the heritage resource of the area is an important aspect of the work of the Trust. On site interpretative panels, leaflets and booklets have been produced. The Trust is also involved in promoting nation-wide events and local initiatives, such as Doors Open Day, Scottish Archaeology Month and the forthcoming Perthshire Archaeology Week
Contact Details
Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust,
The Lodge,
4 York Place,
Perth,
PH2 8EP
Historic Scotland - is the Government's statutory adviser on all matters concerning the conservation of Scotland's Historic built environment including Listed Buildings and Ancient Monuments and also Designed Gardens and Historic Landscapes. Historic Scotland may be able to offer grants for works to Grade A or B Listed Buildings and occasionally other Listed Buildings within Conservation Areas.
Contact details - headquarters office
General enquiries by mail:
Head Office
Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
General enquiries by
Enquiries by department
Listed buildings and listed building consent
Historic Buildings Repair Grants
Ancient Monuments and Scheduling
