Planning applications that include development which may affect a heritage asset are generally determined by the local planning authority following a consultation process whereby any interested parties are invited to comment on the proposals.
For certain planning applications, statutory consultees must be made aware of the application and allowed to provide comments which the local planning authority may take into account.
Depending on the nature of the heritage asset and what’s being proposed, there are a number of organisations that may be involved in the consultations. In England, one of the key consultees is Historic England but there are many additional groups, known as National Amenity Societies, which must be consulted, including on all applications involving the partial or total demolition of a listed building. These include:
The Ancient Monuments Society Consulted on applications which involve alterations or loss of fabric in listed buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas. It is concerned with historic buildings of all ages and types.
The Council for British Archaeology Concerned with all historic buildings, but with a particular interest in the archaeology of subterranean and standing structures. Its special focus is on Grade II buildings, vernacular and industrial buildings and multi-period buildings where an informed understanding of the building's archaeological and historic interest is important.
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Focused mainly on structures dating from before 1700, but also with philosophical and technical aspects of conservation. Founded in 1877, it’s the oldest conservation society in the country.
The Georgian Group Primarily interested in the architecture of the period from the late 17th century to the early 19th century. It provides expert conservation advice and promotes an understanding and appreciation of Georgian architecture, landscape, design and craftsmanship.
The Victorian Society Champions Victorian and Edwardian architecture and architecture-related arts between 1840 and 1914. Its work includes the promotion of buildings through campaigns and education.
The Twentieth Century Society Concerned with architecture from 1914 onwards. It aims to protect the buildings and design of the last century and seeks to recognise and celebrate these buildings through the listing process.
An additional amenity society, The Gardens Trust, must be consulted by local planning authorities on planning applications that are likely to affect Registered Parks and Gardens. The Trust promotes the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes and advises on their restoration.
Like Historic England, the National Amenity Societies are able to offer advice on planning proposals and it can be useful to engage with them during the design process.
There are also a number of additional bodies which may also be considered an interested party in relation to certain planning applications, including SAVE Britain’s Heritage and the many local civic and preservation societies across the country.
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