Unauthorised works and heritage at risk
Performing unauthorised work to a listed building is a criminal offence. If you are concerned that someone has undertaken work on a listed building without consent, or you want to report unauthorised work to a heritage site, fill in the report a suspected breach of planning form.
The form will take 10 minutes or more to complete.
To find out how we use your information see our privacy notice (opens in a new window).
Buildings at risk in your area
Heritage at risk is usually a listed building, or an unlisted building within a conservation area, that meets one or several of the following criteria:
- vacant with no identified new use
- suffering from neglect and/or poor maintenance
- suffering from structural problems
- fire damaged
- unsecured and open to the elements.
To tell us about listed buildings at risk in your area, you can email: built.heritage@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Heritage at risk register
The register includes buildings and structures, places of worship, archaeological sites, battlefields, wrecks, parks and gardens, and conservation areas known to be at risk as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development. Grade I and II* listed structures at risk are monitored by Historic England and fall under statutory powers for intervention by the Council.
Visit the Historic England website for information about:
Heritage crime
Heritage crime is defined as any offence which harms the value of heritage assets and their settings to this and future generations or which impairs their enjoyment (namely; listed buildings, scheduled monuments, conservation areas, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, protected wrecks, military remains, archaeological sites, etc.)
There are many different types of crimes against our heritage, including:
- theft of lead and other metals from churches and other historic buildings
- architectural theft
Always dial 999 if you see a crime happening or likely to happen.
Phone Cheshire Police on 101, for non-emergencies.
Phone Crimestoppers 0800 555 111, if you don’t wish to give your name.
Alternatively, you can report crime to: Historic England - heritage crime
We need the support of local communities to protect our local heritage.
Further information and ways you can help prevent heritage crime:
Visit help to prevent crime against heritage to find other ways you can help.
Contact the Built Heritage team
Email: built.heritage@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 123 5014
Page last reviewed: 20 June 2024
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