Lists are maintained by local planning authorities in conjunction with English Heritage, of buildings of special architectural or other importance which are to be preserved. Before any work can be carried out which affects the character or appearance of a listed building, inside or out, listed building consent is required. Most work to a listed building will require consent.

There are two lists. Grade 1 listed buildings are those of the utmost importance, such as the Houses of Parliament. The majority of buildings are of lesser significance and are known as Grade II listed buildings. Interfering with listed buildings without consent is a criminal offence.

Consent required, in addition to planning permission, for any works which alter the character or appearance of a listed building.

A similar procedure to an enforcement notice in respect of unauthorised works to a listed building. A criminal offence is, however, committed at the outset.

These will replace local plans and UDPs. Every local planning authority in England must prepare and monitor the LDD. They must be in general conformity with the RSS. They must also include a Statement of Community Involvement.

LPAs will have the ability to introduce local permitted development rights by way of LDO.

Every Local Planning Authority must prepare a LDS specifying the documents that will be LDDs, their subject matter and areas and the timetable for their preparation and revision.

Development plan produced by a district council for its area. Must be read with the relevant structure plan.

Public inquiry held to consider objections to local plan. An inspector produces a report to be considered by the local planning authority before adopting the plan.

The authority entitled to make a particular planning decision. Unitary authorities, for example London boroughs, determine all urban applications. District councils determine the majority of applications within their area. County councils determine more strategic applications, for example those relating to minerals and waste.

"Locally unwanted land use" - as opposed to the popular 1960s singer.