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Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land)
22 September 2020
Lead MP
Jonathan Gullis
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Local Government
Other Contributors: 1
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Jonathan Gullis raised concerns about planning (proper maintenance of land) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves for increased fines to punish those who seek to destroy historic buildings, citing the case of Price and Kensington in his constituency. He argues that current penalties are inadequate and do not deter irresponsible owners from neglecting heritage assets, resulting in significant costs for local authorities and taxpayers.
Jonathan Gullis
Lab
Stoke-on-Trent North
Proposes a Bill to increase fines for non-compliance with section 215 notices. Cites the example of Price and Kensington, a grade II* listed building in serious disrepair due to negligent ownership. He emphasises that current penalties are insufficient deterrents, as evidenced by cases where owners receive minor fines while taxpayers bear substantial costs for repairs.
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