Registered Buildings

What are Registered Buildings? | Do you need consent to carry out works?

What are Registered Buildings?

Registered Buildings are those buildings and structures identified on the Island as having special architectural or historical interest.

There are over two hundred buildings registered. The registration of a building is a continuous process, and there are over six hundred buildings identified by the Conservation section as worthy of research and possible inclusion on this list. The list is available to download at the bottom of this page.

Do you need consent to carry out works?

The prime objective of Registration is to protect a building from demolition and unsympathetic alteration. Almost always, Registered Building consent is required to alter a Registered Building (internally or externally) in addition to any planning permission that may also be required.

It is a criminal offence to carry out work to a Registered Building without Registered Building Consent. Unauthorised works may result in prosecution and you may also be required to reinstate the building to its former condition. It is also the responsibility of the owner of a Registered Building to ensure that it is maintained in a state of good repair.

See the section on Grants to find out more about the consent required when carrying out different types of work.

For further information on Registered Buildings, tel. 685944 or e-mail steven.moore@gov.im.

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