Introduction
The aims of the services Babergh provides in this area are to conserve and enhance Babergh District's built heritage and to increase public awareness, appreciation and understanding of the historic environment.
Officers provide professional guidance to councillors, the public, agents, builders and anyone else involved in the development or care and repair of heritage assets. This normally involves pre-application negotiations, commenting on applications and agreeing details on schemes that have been approved.
Background
The historic environment is a precious and finite resource and it is a powerful reminder of the work and way of life of earlier generations. Buildings which are of national importance for their ‘special architectural or historic interest’ are known as 'listed buildings'. There are about 4000 listed buildings in Babergh, which form part of the District’s unique character.
English Heritage is the national agency that promotes the understanding, appreciation and core of England's historic environment.
English Heritage also produce a Schedule of Monuments of which there are 34 in the District. These are usually very old structures or ruins, which generally cannot be lived in. These are also nationally important and strict regulations apply to their protection. Suffolk County Council's Environment section is the first point of contact for all such archaeological matters within the county.
Babergh has around 4000 listed buildings, 28 conservation areas, 34 scheduled monuments and 5 registered parks and gardens. This is a significant number of protected buildings, structures and areas, forming an important part of Babergh’s physical environment.
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