Regulator Profile

Historic England

Enforcement Regulator
3
Areas of regulation
1
Laws enforced
England
Conservation Heritage Listed Buildings

What Historic England does

Public body that champions and protects England's historic environment. Advises on heritage protection, maintains the National Heritage List (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens). Issues guidance on conservation and heritage impact assessment.

Additional information

Scotland: Historic Environment Scotland (HES). Wales: Cadw. Northern Ireland: Historic Environment Division (DfC).

Legal framework

Legislation that Historic England enforces.

Primary legislation

Sectors regulated

Construction