Conversion of listed buildings to new uses

The conversion of a listed building to a new use will therefore normally only be acceptable to the Department, where it safeguards the future interest of the building and any alterations proposed meet the criteria set out in Policy BH 8. While the Department will also consider the potential impact of the proposed use on its other land use policies it is acknowledged that a flexible approach may be necessary on occasion to secure a building's survival. Where a particular compatible use is preferred, but restoration for that use is unlikely to prove economically viable, the availability of grant assistance should be investigated to redress the financial loss.