PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 59·E10
External Wall Finishes
Most listed buildings use stone, brick, rendered, faience, terracotta or half-timbered finishes. Render is most prone to inappropriate changes and must be based on proper study of historic examples to maintain the building's character.
Most listed buildings are stone, brick or rendered, a few are faced in faience or terracotta or are half timbered. Of these finishes, render is the one most prone to inappropriate changes. The character of an historic building can be considerably altered by choosing a render that has not been based on a proper study of historic
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