PPG15 Planning and the Historic Environment

With effect from 8 March 2007 the guidance contained in Circular 01/07: Revisions to Principles of Selection for Listed Buildings, replaces Section 6, paragraphs 6.1 – 6.40, of PPG 15 and the existing paragraphs 6.1 – 6.40 are revoked.

This PPG lays out government policies for the identification and protection of historic buildings, conservation areas, and other elements of the historic environment. It explains the role of the planning system in their protection.

The frequently close link between controls over ‘listed’ buildings and conservation areas and development control decisions means that development and conservation generally need to be considered together. Part One of the PPG deals with those aspects of conservation policy which interact most directly with the planning system.

These include matters of economic prosperity, visual impact, building alterations, traffic and affect on the character of conservation areas. Part Two addresses the identification and recording of the historic environment including listing procedures, upkeep and repairs and church buildings. (Original release date September 1994)