What a locally listed building is
A locally listed building has been identified as having special architectural, historic, archaeological or communal significance. This could be a:
- building
- structure
- monument
- feature
A locally listed building is not included on the National Heritage List for England and does not have statutory protection. However, local listing is considered in the planning process alongside national planning policies and the historic environment supplementary planning document (SPD).
Proposals that affect a locally listed building should preserve or enhance its special character and significance. This is the same as it would be with statutory listed buildings. Features of architectural or historic interest should be kept wherever possible. New work should use appropriate materials and design approaches that respect the building's character.
Locally listed buildings in Birmingham
There are currently 441 locally listed buildings, structures and features in Birmingham.
To find out if a building is listed, see the locally listed buildings document.
Examples of locally listed heritage assets
Birmingham's local list includes a wide variety of assets that contribute to the city's history and local character, such as:
- Burne-Jones House, Bennetts Hill – the birthplace of the internationally renowned Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones, reflecting Birmingham's cultural and artistic heritage and remaining a distinctive city centre landmark
- The Spotted Dog Public House, Digbeth – one of Birmingham's oldest surviving pubs and an important part of Digbeth's social and cultural history, retaining a notable historic interior
- Bordesley Railway Viaduct, Digbeth – a prominent Victorian railway structure that forms part of Birmingham's historic transport infrastructure and contributes significantly to the industrial character of the area
- Ashted Canal Locks and Tunnel – part of Birmingham's extensive canal network, illustrating the city's development as a centre of industry, engineering and transport during the Industrial Revolution
- the site of Aston Blast Furnace, Aston – an archaeological heritage asset that helps tell the story of Birmingham's industrial past and demonstrates that locally listed heritage can include below-ground remains as well as standing buildings and structures
Page last updated: 16 July 2026
