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<p>Listing recognises the special architectural or historic interest of a building,
and ensures that the conservation of its significance is given particularly careful
consideration by local planning authorities through the planning and listed building
consent processes. The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
has the power to call in applications for planning permission or listed building consent.</p><p>The
Bevis Marks Synagogue in the City of London was listed at Grade I in 1950, reflecting
its status as the oldest synagogue in Great Britain, and among the oldest in continuous
use in Europe. It is one of the most splendid architecturally, as well as being a
place of religious and cultural significance.</p><p>Historic England is a statutory
consultee in relation to applications planning permission or listed building consent
relating to Grade I-listed buildings. It is working closely with the Synagogue and
the City of London Corporation to ensure that commercial growth in the City is achieved
without harm to the Synagogue. As a result of its negotiations with Historic England
the City Corporation recently designated a conservation area around the Synagogue
and is now considering a specific policy for the protection of the Synagogue’s immediate
setting.</p>
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