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Contact: Caroline Ansell
Telephone: 01452 396194
Fax: 01452 396668
Email: Caroline.Ansell@gloucester.gov.uk|
On this page you can find out about:
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Buildings at Risk in Gloucester - An Introduction
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How is it decided that a building is at risk?
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Things to Bear in Mind...
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The Buildings at Risk Register
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Do I need further information?
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Useful Links
Buildings at Risk in Gloucester - An Introduction
Gloucester City Council produced it's first register of buildings at risk in 2001. The Register brings together information on all listed buildings within the city, which are known to be 'at risk' through neglect and decay, or are vulnerable to becoming so. The purpose of the register is two-fold: to spread awareness of the quality and diversity of Gloucester's built heritage; and to draw attention to the importance of keeping these irreplaceable assets in good repair.
Gloucester City is fortunate in having over 700 listed buildings. Of these, an unusually high proportion (13%) are Grade I (of exceptional interest) or Grade II* (of more than special interest).
In July 2001, 50 listed buildings were identified as being 'at risk' or were vulnerable of becoming so. Some 30 of these original entries have since been removed from the register due to their future having been secured. However, following a re-survey, some new buildings have been added, giving a current total of 30 on the register.
How is it decided that a building is at risk?
Risk is generally defined by a combination of condition and occupancy, using a method developed by English Heritage in 1992. There are six risk categories from 1: Buildings at extreme risk, to 6: Buildings not currently at risk from neglect. Only buildings in risk categories 1 - 4 appear on the register.
Things to Bear in Mind...
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Some of the entries are Scheduled Monuments (SM's) as well as Listed Buildings. Scheduled Monument Consent is required for almost any works affecting SM's, but not listed building consent.
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The register provides information of the statutory list grade (I, II*, or II) and on whether the particular building is located in a Conservation Area.
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The majority of buildings on this register are in private ownership. It is advisable therefore, to contact the City Council's Conservation Officer in the first instance when enquiring about a particular entry.
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The inclusion of a building in the register does not necessarily mean that it is for sale.
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Inclusion in the register implies no criticism of the owners of the buildings, many of whom are actively seeking ways to secure the building's future.
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Further supporting information is contained in the appendices to this register.
The Buildings at Risk Register
The links below provide access to the current Buildings at Risk Register.
Appendices
Do you need further information?
This online register provides a snapshot of the situation as at April 2009. The City Council's Conservation Officer will be able to provide up-to-date information on the entries to the register, together with:
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Information on relevant legislation
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Advice on possible sources of financial assistance and grant aid
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Guidance on technical issues
Useful Links
Some useful links to other planning related websites are set out below.
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