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Listed Buildings and Conservation Area Planning Legislation in England

Simon P Taylor

Abstract


This short paper provides details about the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990(PLBA). This is the primary piece of legislation in England covering the planning system relating to Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas. The paper has a brief introduction section that provides an overview of the history related to this type of legislation and the current statutory position. This is followed by a section that looks specifically at the pieces of the legislation that relate to Listed Buildings.  A further section then looks at the specifics of the legislation relating to conservation Areas. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of having a legislative framework to ensure that old and special buildings are protected.


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