Emergency work to a listed building

Can I do emergency work to a listed building

Emergency work can be carried out to a listed building without prior consent providing you can subsequently prove all of the following:

that the works were urgently necessary in the interest of safety or health or for the preservation of the building
it was not practical to secure public safety or health or preserve the building by works of repair or temporary support or shelter
that the work was limited to the minimum measures immediately necessary
that notice in writing justifying in detail the work was given to the Council as soon as reasonably practicable

check with your local area office before starting any works

Last updated: 10 November 2009