Buildings of Local Interest
Cambridge has over 1,000 buildings that, although they do not meet the national criteria for statutory listing, are important either by themselves or as part of a group.
These buildings of local interest have been designated because of their architectural merit and, in some cases, their historical associations.
This document is correct at time of publishing, however alterations may occur at any time. Contact the Historic Environment team for confirmation or otherwise that a building is of local interest.
Benefits of designating
Criteria
Buildings of local interest have no statutory protection and does not provide us with extra powers.
However, existing powers will be used to preserve these buildings when considering applications for planning permission.
The list of buildings of local interest included in a Local Plan is a material planning consideration when deciding on applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts.
Building regulations
Further guidance on building regulations with respect to historic buildings can be obtained from Historic England's publication Energy and Historic Buildings.
Alterations and demolition
Our policy is stated in the Local Plan 2018.
Identification
We may identify buildings for possible inclusion or removal from the list of buildings of local interest in the course of our daily work. Also, we might receive a request from an amenity society, local interest group or the general public.
We will then inspect the building and prepare a recommendation if we consider it worthy of inclusion on the list, or remove it from the list.
The recommendation will include:
- a written description
- justification for inclusion or removal
- a location plan
- photographs
- any available information about the building - for example: dates, special functions, historical associations, architect, group value, significant interior features.
The owner of the building will be consulted and will have the opportunity to make representations on a proposal to add or remove a building from the list.
Decision
An officer or officers may make the decision, the committee having delegated them powers for this purpose. Once approval has been granted, the building will be included on the list.