Regulator profile
Historic England
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 532 official guidance documents · 1 law enforced · England
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).
Contact Historic England
Types of regulation
Official guidance from Historic England
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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Tree Consents | Historic England
Detailed Guidance England
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Building Regulations | Historic England
Detailed Guidance England
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Major Development Schemes and Infrastructure | Historic England
Detailed Guidance England
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Managing the Marine Historic Environment | Historic England
Detailed Guidance England
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Buildings, Bats and the Law | Historic England
Detailed Guidance England
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Wildlife and Habitat Protection | Historic England
Detailed Guidance England
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Accelerating Clean Energy Offshore | Historic England
Detailed Guidance England
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Access to Places of Worship | Historic England
Detailed Guidance England
Legal framework
Legislation that Historic England directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- HBAMA 1953 Act 1953
Other publications
51 additional documents from Historic England.
Sectors regulated
Coverage area
England