Local Heritage Listing: Identifying and Conserving Local Heritage
Historic England Advice Note 7 (3rd edition)
Local heritage lists are lists of non-designated heritage assets (NDHAs) that, due to their local heritage significance, have been identified as valuable to a particular place and the community that lives and works there.
This Historic England Advice Note (HEAN) aims to provide a comprehensive guide to local heritage lists, outlining the benefits and the steps involved in creating or revising a list. It is illustrated with diverse examples from different local heritage lists across the country, reflecting the ability of local heritage listing to capture what makes a place special and unique.
The HEAN can be used alongside the accompanying toolkit and case studies (both published in May 2026 and available to download below), which show how local heritage lists can be adapted depending on resource and the local context.
The HEAN and accompanying documents are aimed at all those involved in the identification of non-designated heritage assets (NDHAs) and the development and upkeep of local heritage lists, including Local Planning Authorities (LPAs), civic and amenity societies and local communities.
Contents
- The basics
- Getting started on a new or revised local heritage list
- Defining the scope and criteria of the local heritage list
- Identifying and assessing nominations
- Finalising the local heritage list and keeping it up to date
- Local heritage list checklist
Additional Information
- Series: Guidance
- Publication Status: Completed
- Pages: 41
- Product Code: HEAG301
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