DABLCHS 16

Section 16 · Grading of the listed buildings/listed precincts

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- In the last column of the said list of Heritage buildings, Heritage precincts, "Grades" such as I, II or III have been indicated. The meaning of these Grades and basic guidelines for development permissions are as follows -Listing does not prevent change of ownership or usage. However, such usage should be in harmony with the said listed precinct/building. Care will be taken to ensure that the development permission relating to these buildings is given within 30 days from the date of submission of the application.
Grade I   Grade II   Grade II
(A) Definition -        
Heritage Grade I comprises Buildings andprecincts of National or historic importance, embodyingexcellence in architectural style, design, technology andmaterial usage and/or aesthetics; they may be associated with agreat historic event, personality, movement or institution. Theyhave been and are the prime landmarks of the region. All naturalsites shall fall within Grade I   Heritage Grade II (A & B) comprises ofbuildings, and precincts of regional or local importancepossessing special architectural or aesthetic merit, or culturalor historical significance though of a lower scale in HeritageGrade I. They are local landmarks, which contribute to the imagesand identify of the region. They may be the work of mastercraftsman or may be models of proportion and ornamentation, ordesigned to suit a particular climate.   Heritage Grade III comprises buildings andprecincts of importance for townscape; they evoke architectural,aesthetic, or sociological interest though not as much as inHeritage Grade II. These contribute to determine the character ofthe locality and can be representative of lifestyle of particularcommunity or region and, may also be distinguished by setting ona street-line, or special character of the facade or uniformityof height, width and scale.
(B) Objective - Heritage Grade I richlydeserves careful preservation.   Heritage Grade II deserves intelligentconservation.   Heritage Grade III deserves intelligentconservation (though on a lesser scale than Grade II) and specialprotection to unique features and attributes.
(C) Scope for Changes -
Works relating to changes, development orredevelopment or additions, alterations and renovation ofheritage of heritage sites shall be permitted in accordance withfollowing -

(i)

Permission not required
• Construction and repair of roads, lanes and footpaths.• Construction of drain and laying of sewage pipes.• Construction of water supply network and electrification.• Construction of septic tank/soak pit.• Installation of hand pump.• Construction of recharge trench for rainwater harvesting.• Landscaping in accordance with original form.• Installation of lift (In Grade III heritage sites).• Beautification of the premises by gardening, lighting and fountains.

(ii)

Prohibited
• Demolition (part of whole) and reconstruction.• Change in the exterior facade.• Alteration or addition including structural changes (In Grade I heritage sites).• Removal or alteration of carvings and paintings.

(iii)

Permitted by Authority
• Strengthening of structure.• Renovation without changing the original exterior/facade.• Construction of boundary wall in harmony with heritage site.• Installation of internal lift.• Installation of solar water heating system/solar power plant/fire safety equipments.• Alteration or addition including structural changes (In Grade II and Grade III heritage sites).• Internal changes and adoptive re-use (In Grade II and Grade III heritage sites).• New doors and windows on internal/external walls (In Grade II and Grade III heritage sites).• Extension and addition in the same compound if it is in harmony with existing heritage building (In Grade II-B and Grade III heritage sites).• All other works not mentioned in (I) and (II) above.Note. - These works may be permitted on the recommendation of a technical committee constituted for this purpose, one member of which shall compulsorily by a Conservation Architect. The committee will submit its recommendation to Vice-Chairman after site inspection within a period not exceeding four weeks.
(D) Vistas/Surrounding Development -        
Grade I   Grade II   Grade III
All development in areas surrounding HeritageGrade I shall be regulated and controlled, ensuring that it doesnot mar the grandeur of, or view from Heritage Grade I.Development permission for the changes would be given by theVice-Chairman on the advice of the Heritage ConservationCommittee.   All development in areas, surrounding HeritageGrade II shall be regulated and controlled, ensuring that it doesnot mar the grandeur of, or view from Heritage Grade II.Development permission for the changes would be given by theVice-Chairman on the advice of the Heritage ConservationCommittee.   All development in areas surrounding HeritageGrade III shall be regulated and controlled, ensuring that itdoes not mar the grandeur of, or view from Heritage Grade III.Development permission for the changes would be given by theVice-Chairman on the advice of the Heritage ConservationCommittee.

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