
Key aspects of local listing:
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Local Significance:These buildings are not necessarily of national importance, but they are significant to the local community and contribute to the character of a place.
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No Statutory Protection:Unlike buildings on the national statutory list, local listing provides less legal protection.
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Planning Considerations:Local listing helps ensure that planning applications for works on these buildings take their special local interest into account.
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Criteria for Selection:Local authorities use criteria such as age, survival, rarity, architectural and historical importance, social and community value, and group and townscape merit to select buildings for local listing.
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Examples:Local lists may include buildings, parks, gardens, or archaeological sites.