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listed building
noun
Definition
A building officially recognised as having special architectural or historic interest, with restrictions on alteration.
In a sentence
“Planning permission is rarely granted for significant alterations to a listed building.”
Synonyms
protected buildingheritage building
Common collocations
- grade I listed building
- listed building consent
- protect a listed building
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