Table of Contents

Introduction. The international framework. Identifying and recording the cultural heritage: Listed buildings; The extent of listing; Conservation areas; Ancient monuments; Other forms of protection. Repairs, maintenance, finance and public acquisition: Duties of owners and occupiers of historic buildings; Grants, loans and tax concessions; Repairs and restoration: powers of public authorities; Acquisition of historic buildings and monuments by public authorities. Carrying out works to historic buildings and monuments: The need for consent; Applications procedures; Matters to be considered; Appeals and other remedies; Places of worship; Value Added Tax. Unauthorised works: Enforcement action; Criminal offences. Appendices: PPG 15: Planning and the Historic Environment; PPG 16: Archaeology and Planning; Key bodies and organisations; Forms and precedents; Conditions on listed building consents; Penalties for criminal offences; Possible changes to the law.