frequently asked questions

Can I get financial help for the maintenance of a listed building?
Can the Department influence who gets Lottery funding?
Do the DCMS continue to have any responsibility for underwater archaeology or have these now been devolved to English Heritage?
How can I get a copy of a list entry?
How do I find out if the work I want to do falls within the boundaries of a Scheduled Ancient Monument?
How do I get a building listed?
How do planning developments affect listed buildings?
How long does it take to get Scheduled Monument Consent?
How long does the listing process take?
What criteria are used when listing a building?
What does the HLF fund?
Where can I find an application form for scheduled monument consent?
Where can I find information on alternative uses for abandoned or redundant churches?
Who is responsible for issuing diving licences for those wishing to dive on protected wreck sites?