22nd February 2008, 04:30 PM
Steven wrote 'Yes indeed it is possible that the LPA could have required recording, but any wise developer would just withdraw the application and then demolish the building before re-submitting.'
Demolition would still require approval from the LPA - the power to control demolitions is granted to the Local Authority in Sections 80-83 of the Building Act 1984. After receiving a notice of intention to demolish, the LPA has 6 weeks in which to issue a counter-notice including any appropriate conditions. This would be the opportunity to request building recording. Reading the available information in this case it appears as though demolition has started before the end of the 6 week period of notice. If so then the owner of the building is in breach of the Building Act.
However I agree that recording to any level would be a pretty poor outcome compared to the preservation of the building, which is surely what is required in this situation.
Beamo
Demolition would still require approval from the LPA - the power to control demolitions is granted to the Local Authority in Sections 80-83 of the Building Act 1984. After receiving a notice of intention to demolish, the LPA has 6 weeks in which to issue a counter-notice including any appropriate conditions. This would be the opportunity to request building recording. Reading the available information in this case it appears as though demolition has started before the end of the 6 week period of notice. If so then the owner of the building is in breach of the Building Act.
However I agree that recording to any level would be a pretty poor outcome compared to the preservation of the building, which is surely what is required in this situation.
Beamo