| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Someone really needs to explain the Law to these people | |
| Posted by: | John Theodore Clark | |
| Date/Time: | 14/10/09 11:10:00 |
| Can the Council serve a notice on itself? If a listed building falls into disrepair to the extent that its preservation is at risk, the council has powers to take action. These powers include: Urgent Works Notice In the case of an unoccupied listed building, the council may serve a notice specifying the works urgently required to keep a building secure, weathertight and safe from collapse. If, after a period of not less than seven days, the building owner fails to take action, the council may execute the works and reclaim the costs from the owner. Repairs Notice The council may serve a notice on the owner of any listed building specifying those works which it considers reasonably necessary for the long-term preservation of the building. If, after a period of not less than two months, it appears that reasonable steps are not being taken to properly preserve the building, the council may begin compulsory purchase proceedings. |