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Register of Derelict Buildings

25 October 2023 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Nicholas Fletcher Con Don Valley

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At a glance

Nicholas Fletcher raised concerns about register of derelict buildings in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Proposes a Bill to mandate local authorities to create and maintain registers of derelict buildings.
  • Aims to address the problem of neglected buildings in both urban and rural areas.
  • Includes provisions for defining derelict buildings, identifying them through records and community input, and establishing a classification process and objection mechanism.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Nicholas Fletcher Con Don Valley

Proposes a Bill that would mandate local authorities to create and maintain registers of derelict buildings in their areas, aiming to address the significant problem of neglect in urban and rural settings. The proposal includes defining what constitutes a derelict building, identifying such structures through existing records and community input, and providing a process for classification and objection.

Other contributors (1)
  • Nicholas Fletcher Con Don Valley

    Outlines the issue of dereliction in his constituency, citing specific examples like Denison House and other buildings that are neglected despite being listed. He emphasises the lack of data on derelict sites nationwide and proposes a register to identify these structures systematically, allowing for informed decision-making regarding their management.

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