Protect the function of architects under UK law, not only the title. Review legislation and procurement to ensure that work affecting building safety, design quality, and regulatory compliance must be carried out or overseen by appropriately qualified and regulated architects.
React
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Strengthen the legal duty of owners to protect Listed structures from damage
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.
Legislate for statutory regulation and protection of the title Engineer
Legislate to protect and regulate the title of "Engineer". Make it so you can only call yourself an engineer with a degree level qualification from an accredited institution.
Change the law for planning permission on protected properties that burn down
In instances where Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings catch fire, planning permission for any future development should be denied for a period of 25 years, the building rebuilt by the owners to original state and if they cannot rebuild, the land should be reverted to public green space.
Protect the function of architects under UK law, not only the title. Review legislation and procurement to ensure that work affecting building safety, design quality, and regulatory compliance must be carried out or overseen by appropriately qualified and regulated architects.
React
Members can read every reason.
Strengthen the legal duty of owners to protect Listed structures from damage
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.
Legislate for statutory regulation and protection of the title Engineer
Legislate to protect and regulate the title of "Engineer". Make it so you can only call yourself an engineer with a degree level qualification from an accredited institution.
Change the law for planning permission on protected properties that burn down
In instances where Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings catch fire, planning permission for any future development should be denied for a period of 25 years, the building rebuilt by the owners to original state and if they cannot rebuild, the land should be reverted to public green space.