Regulator profile

Historic England

Enforcement Regulator

3 areas of regulation · 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

Website Visit official website Email customers@HistoricEngland.org.uk Phone 0370 333 0607

Conservation Heritage Listed Buildings

Legal framework

Legislation that Historic England directly enforces.

Primary legislation

HBAMA 1953 Act 1953

Other publications

51 additional documents from Historic England.

3D laser scanning for heritage
Adapting traditional farm buildings
A guide for owners of listed buildings
Briefing note on national listed building consent orders
Building information model (BIM) for heritage

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Sectors regulated

Construction

Coverage area

England