Article 4 direction
The local authority can remove permitted development rights through the use of an Article 4 direction. This is most common in conservation areas and means a planning application should be submitted for works which do not normally require one.
Conservation area
A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
Conservation area consent
The consent required to carry out demolition in a conservation area of any building over 115 cubic metres. This is only one of a number of permissions which may be required for any works.
Conservation officers
The local authority officers responsible for advising on issues of building conservation
Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
The government department responsible for compiling and managing the statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest
Grade
The way in which listed buildings are categorised. Grade II are of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve them. Grade II* are particularly important buildings of more than special interest. Grade I buildings are those of exceptional interest.
Greenbacks
The books containing the statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest as well as the list descriptions. These are available to view at the Chichester District Council Offices.
Listed building
A Listed Building is one included in a statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest compiled by the Secretary of State in England.
Listed building consent
The consent needed to do works to a listed building. This is applied for through the local authority and is only one of a number of permissions which may be required for any works.
Permitted development
Minor changes which can be made to houses without planning permission. They derive from general planning permission granted by Parliament. Permitted development rights are more restrictive if you live in a listed building, conservation area or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Planning (Listed buildings and conservation areas) Act 1990
The act governing works to listed buildings and development within conservation areas
Planning officer
The local authority officer responsible for processing planning applications, listed building consent applications and conservation area consent applications and advising on planning issues.
Register of historic parks and gardens
A list of historic parks and gardens which are of interest and it is felt necessary to protect.
RIBA
Royal Institute of British Architects. The majority of qualified architects are affiliated to this organisation.
Scheduled ancient monument (SAM)
Nationally important sites and monuments which are given legal protection by being placed on a list, or 'schedule'
Spot listing
The process of listing individual buildings, particularly those under threat. Anyone can apply to have a building spot listed.
Vernacular
Buildings in a local style, using local materials, following traditional building practice and patterns and not architect designed.