PLBCASA 1997

At a glance

Key facts and requirements

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• HES and NatureScot statutory consultation on planning applications in Scotland

  When Historic Environment Scotland and NatureScot must be consulted as statutory consultees on planning applications, including designation triggers, consultation timescales, and the weight given to …

• NPF4 heritage and nature policies for development in Scotland

  NPF4 Policy 3 (Biodiversity), Policy 4 (Natural Places), and Policy 7 (Historic Assets and Places) and how they affect development decisions in Scotland.

• Listed building consent in Scotland

  Requirements for listed building consent (LBC) in Scotland, including when consent is required, the role of planning authorities and HES, and the three categories of …

• Listed building categories in Scotland

  The three categories of listed buildings in Scotland (A, B, C), their definitions, proportions, and consent implications.

• Listed building offences and penalties in Scotland

  Criminal offences for unauthorised works to listed buildings in Scotland, including penalties of unlimited fines and imprisonment up to 2 years.

• Listed building enforcement notices in Scotland

  Planning authority powers to issue listed building enforcement notices requiring reinstatement of listed buildings following unauthorised works.

• Conservation area consent for demolition in Scotland

  Requirements for conservation area consent for demolition in Scotland, including the planning authority's role and the relationship with listed building consent.

Step-by-step journeys using this legislation

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Relevant guidance

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Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

• Appeal a listed building consent decision Detailed Guidance
• Listed building consent - Planning Portal Other
• Listed Building Consent Advice Note 16 Publication
• Historic environment guidance Detailed Guidance
• Listed Building Consent | Historic England Other

Enforcement and responsible bodies

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