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Standards for Inclusion on the Local List

All assets are assessed against the same set of criteria to make sure we are consistent.

A level of significance to the criteria will be given to each asset.

The possible levels of significance are:

  • outstanding
  • high
  • moderate
  • little
  • none

We will assess each nomination against the criteria. Once assessed we will assign a level. To be included on the list, the asset must achieve one of these requirements:

  1. outstanding local interest in one criterion. This bar is set very high. Assets of this value may warrant consideration for national designation
  2. high local interest in one criterion and at least moderate in two others
  3. moderate or above in four or more of the criteria

For example: 

Asset name Archaeological Value Historic Illustrative Value Historic Associative Value Architectural Value Aesthetic Value Communal Value Criteria met for inclusion on the list
Building A None Moderate Little Moderate Moderate Little No
Building B None Moderate Little High Moderate Little Yes
Structure None Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Modeate Yes
Park Little Moderate Little Little High High Yes

There is always an element of judgement when assessing the significance of an asset. Setting these standards:

  • allows the final decision to be clearly presented and justified
  • minimises discrepancies between assessors
  • helps future assessors to:
  • understand previous decisions
  • carry out their own assessments in line with these standards

See our extra help page for example case studies where you can see how the assessment process works.