What types of building get Listed?
The “Listing” of a Historic Building is part of the Designation process carried out by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) -see more on their website :
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/advice-and-support/listing-scheduling-and-designations/listed-buildings/what-is-listing/
HES says that “Designation is the legal recognition of some of our most important historic sites and places. Designation ensures that sites and places are recognised by law through the planning system and other regulatory processes”
There are various types of designation but the one we are interested in is “Listed Buildings” - that is a building which has special architectural or historic interest. Listing attempts to ensure that the character of a historic building is maintained and to prevent unnecessary loss or damage and it is criminal offence to demolish or alter the building without consent
There are two possible reasons why a building may be listed:
(A) Architectural interest
This could be its design /artistic skill and/or architectural details or how it demonstrates local or regional traditions. It can also be how it relates to the current and historical setting and how this contributes to our understanding of its function or its historical context
In the case of the School this could be its architect, design reflecting the period or context in Pollokshaws
(B) Historic Interest
This could be its age, rarity, social historical interest and associations with people or events that have had a significant impact on Scotland’s cultural heritage. Social historical interest is the way a building contributes to our understanding of how people lived in the past, and how our social and economic history is shown in a building and/or in its setting.
This could be that the School is seen as a good example of Glasgow /Renfrewshire Board Schools of their time
It can also be its association with people or events of national importance - people who have had a significant impact on Scotland’s cultural heritage. What is looked at is - how well documented and authenticated the association is, whether it is of national importance - how the association is shown in the fabric, plan form, design and/or setting of the building
For the School this could be its association with the Maxwell’s of Pollok or the fact that John MacLean taught there
What are not taken into account are ideas of possible future uses of the building, even if they have economic or community benefit
Grades of Listing
Category A -- Buildings of special architectural or historic interest which are outstanding examples of a particular period, style or building type
Category B -Buildings of special architectural or historic interest which are major examples of a particular period, style or building type
Category C- Buildings of special architectural or historic interest which are representative examples of a period, style or building type.
How does a building get listed?
Any person or organisation can make a request (fill up a form) to Historic Environment Scotland. HES will then review the request and research the background and usually make a site visit
HES say they “encourage participation” in the decision-making process,” to include shared knowledge and local understanding” and that they “are primarily concerned with views that relate to the understanding of the cultural significance of the sites or places”
They will “normally” consult with those directly affected before designating. This includes any owners, occupiers or tenants as well as the local planning authority, and welcome views from interested persons or groups. Once they have done this they take the decision whether or not to designate. A consultation period normally lasts 21 days. There is no appeal process
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/advice-and-support/listing-scheduling-and-designations/listed-buildings/what-is-listing/
HES says that “Designation is the legal recognition of some of our most important historic sites and places. Designation ensures that sites and places are recognised by law through the planning system and other regulatory processes”
There are various types of designation but the one we are interested in is “Listed Buildings” - that is a building which has special architectural or historic interest. Listing attempts to ensure that the character of a historic building is maintained and to prevent unnecessary loss or damage and it is criminal offence to demolish or alter the building without consent
There are two possible reasons why a building may be listed:
(A) Architectural interest
This could be its design /artistic skill and/or architectural details or how it demonstrates local or regional traditions. It can also be how it relates to the current and historical setting and how this contributes to our understanding of its function or its historical context
In the case of the School this could be its architect, design reflecting the period or context in Pollokshaws
(B) Historic Interest
This could be its age, rarity, social historical interest and associations with people or events that have had a significant impact on Scotland’s cultural heritage. Social historical interest is the way a building contributes to our understanding of how people lived in the past, and how our social and economic history is shown in a building and/or in its setting.
This could be that the School is seen as a good example of Glasgow /Renfrewshire Board Schools of their time
It can also be its association with people or events of national importance - people who have had a significant impact on Scotland’s cultural heritage. What is looked at is - how well documented and authenticated the association is, whether it is of national importance - how the association is shown in the fabric, plan form, design and/or setting of the building
For the School this could be its association with the Maxwell’s of Pollok or the fact that John MacLean taught there
What are not taken into account are ideas of possible future uses of the building, even if they have economic or community benefit
Grades of Listing
Category A -- Buildings of special architectural or historic interest which are outstanding examples of a particular period, style or building type
Category B -Buildings of special architectural or historic interest which are major examples of a particular period, style or building type
Category C- Buildings of special architectural or historic interest which are representative examples of a period, style or building type.
How does a building get listed?
Any person or organisation can make a request (fill up a form) to Historic Environment Scotland. HES will then review the request and research the background and usually make a site visit
HES say they “encourage participation” in the decision-making process,” to include shared knowledge and local understanding” and that they “are primarily concerned with views that relate to the understanding of the cultural significance of the sites or places”
They will “normally” consult with those directly affected before designating. This includes any owners, occupiers or tenants as well as the local planning authority, and welcome views from interested persons or groups. Once they have done this they take the decision whether or not to designate. A consultation period normally lasts 21 days. There is no appeal process
