Conservation areas, listed buildings and areas of archaeological and historic interest.
The aim of listing a building is to give it statutory protection from changes that will affect its special character. The term 'building' can include other man-made structures and spaces.
Decisions on which buildings become listed are taken by the government. Historic England maintain these listings.
Search the listed buildings database – Historic England
We've extracted the part of this database that relates to Woking as a download.
Listed buildings in Woking Borough (PDF, 173.68 KB)You must have listed building consent (and maybe planning permission too) before altering, extending or demolishing any part of a listed building inside or out.
Carrying out works to a listed building without listed building consent is a criminal offence.
Go to listed building consent on the Planning Portal
We also maintain a local list of heritage assets.
A local list is a record of assets which includes buildings, structures and spaces. These have been included in the list for their architectural and historical importance.
Locally listed assets are not protected by the National Heritage List for England. It does however give them protection through our policy and planning systems.
The protection applies for works which require planning permission. It does not apply to works carried out under permitted development and does not cover inside changes or improvements.
