Strengthen the legal duty of owners to protect Listed structures from damage
National
·135 contributorsOwners of Listed buildings and structures are currently legally obliged to maintain them. However, in practice many are left vulnerable, with enforcement actions often delayed or ineffective. In some cases, Listed structures have been lost to preventable fires or unlawful damage.
Steve Reed
Housing Secretary
Stronger duty to protect Listed structures
Prevent trespass
Install fire prevention systems
Regular safety inspections compliance evidence
Adequate restoration insurance coverage
Similar motions
Strengthen the legal duty of owners to protect Listed structures from damage
National
Owners of Listed buildings and structures are currently legally obliged to maintain them. However, in practice many are left vulnerable, with enforcement actions often delayed or ineffective. In some cases, Listed structures have been lost to preventable fires or unlawful damage.
Stronger duty to protect Listed structures
Prevent trespass
Install fire prevention systems
Regular safety inspections compliance evidence
Adequate restoration insurance coverage