Local Planning Authorities nationally are encouraged to publish a Buildings At Risk register in order to monitor the condition of listed buildings within the Local Planning Authority’s area. Each authority has a statutory duty to ensure the protection of its stock of listed buildings.
The “at risk” status of a listed building may be due to a number of factors, such as the lack of a regular maintenance regime, vacancy of the building, with the subsequent vandalism, theft of architectural features (such as staircases, doors, fireplaces and other fixtures and fittings) or arson, that may follow.
31 such buildings in the Darlington Borough have been identified. Details can be found in the Register, which can be viewed or downloaded here:
For more information, please use one of the following contact points:
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planning.projects@darlington.gov.uk |
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01325 388604 |
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01325 388616 |
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Conservation Officer, Regeneration Division, Chief Executive's Department, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT. |
| Personal visit: |
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Customer Service Centre, during office hours. Please make an appointment beforehand. |
A national register of Buildings at Risk is available on the English Heritage website.