Breckland district is fortunate to possess a rich and diverse architectural heritage, displaying the use of a wide range of materials, dictated prior to industrialism by the immediate geology and landscape. Typically, one would observe the use of brick, flint, chalk, clay lump and timber framing for walling with thatch; clay tiles and, in later years following industrialism, slates for roofing.
Many such buildings within the District are listed as buildings of Architectural or Historic importance. Such lists are compiled by English Heritage, which as a result afford a high degree of protection. The Breckland list includes over 1600 buildings, which in the event of any proposals, other than like for like repairs, will require the benefit of Listed Building Consent. Should you require an application form for Listed Building Consent please click the following link - Application Forms
Older buildings will usually require a higher degree of maintenance, in comparison with a modern property, which will often involve repairs to the fabric to ensure it's longevity.
To aid the successful repairs of traditional buildings, a number of advice leaflets on the repair and maintenance of traditional buildings, intended for owners of traditional buildings, have been produced and are available to read on this website. Please visit the publication page for more information.
In the meantime, owners of Listed Buildings may find the following sites of some interest [these sites may include further links to other applicable sites]
http://www.maintainyourbuilding.org.uk
For advice on how to get a building considered for Listing, De-Listing, Re-Grading or amending a description please contact English Heritage, 1 Waterhouse Square, 138-142 Holburn, London, EC1N 2ST. For further information please follow this link www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1379
English Heritage are also developing a site listing all ‘Listed Buildings’ within England. Please click on link below for more information.
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/
Useful links
Buildings At Risk
Conservation Areas
Contact details
Further information on historic buildings is available from our Historic Buildings Officer:
Breckland Council
Historic Buildings Officer
Elizabeth House
Walpole Loke
DEREHAM
Norfolk
NR19 1EE
Telephone: 01362 656873
Fax: 01362 656297
email: historicbuildings@breckland.gov.uk
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