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Introduction to consents for scheduled monuments

What are these consents? What kinds of work need them?

Consents for scheduled monuments

Get an overview of what needs consent, why it matters and how you can get advice.

What needs consent?

Get an overview of the type of work that requires scheduled monument consent. You'll need metal and mineral detecting consent for some surveying methods.

The scheduled monument consent process

How to apply for SMC, the most commonly needed consent

Scheduled monument consent process

Learn about the process we follow to make scheduled monument consent decisions, from pre-application discussions to the right of appeal. 

Apply for scheduled monument consent

Find out about how to apply for scheduled monument consent, what supporting information to include and how to notify the owner

You can also read about:

Urgent work and Class consent

Find out about consent if works to a scheduled monument are urgently necessary on the grounds of health or safety.

Consent for surveying and metal detecting

Find out what's required if you are applying for consent for surveying and metal detecting. Download our guidance notes and application form.

Consent for archaeological excavation

Find guidance and information related to carrying out archaeological excavation at a scheduled monument. This requires scheduled monument consent.