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Local Listing &
Conservation Areas
Most people are familiar with Listed Buildings. They
are buildings which are judged to have significant
historical or architectural merit, placed on a
national register, and receive valuable added
protection from inappropriate alteration. But the
criteria for listing are strict and the more recent a
building the more difficult it is to achieve listing.
So, although Horsham has many Listed Buildings most
are of medieval origin, and despite the importance of
our Victorian buildings to the streetscene none in the
town are Listed.
In November 2009 The Society published proposals for a
local listing scheme along the lines of many others
across the country to draw attention to individual
buildings which, although not qualifying for national
listing, are important and worthy of protection. The
document also included proposals for five new
Conservation Areas to complement the three the town
already has.
To download this document in PDF format click
here.
We are very
pleased to report that Horsham District Council’s
cabinet has now approved the preparation of a Local
List for Horsham. Click
here for
more details, and to download the Consultation Draft.
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