The document lists criteria for identifying heritage buildings and precincts in Chennai Metropolitan area that should be conserved. It notes that the city has many heritage buildings and development regulations provide for their conservation through a regulatory process requiring permission for alterations. The Heritage Conservation Committee has decided the broad criteria for listing should include historical significance based on construction period, cultural trends, and persons associated with the building, as well as architectural significance considering design, style, and physical condition.
The document lists criteria for identifying heritage buildings and precincts in Chennai Metropolitan area that should be conserved. It notes that the city has many heritage buildings and dev…