Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 31 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 April 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress has been made in relation to proposed action to be taken against those allegedly responsible for the demolition of properties for which no planning permission was sought.

Answer: Mr. Gregory Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made in relation to proposed action to be taken against those allegedly responsible for the demolition of properties for which no planning permission was sought. [165999] Angela Smith: Consent is required for the demolition of listed buildings and for the demolition of unlisted buildings within a Conservation Area. If a building is demolished without the necessary consent being obtained, enforcement action will be taken. Prosecution action will also be pursued if appropriate, as is currently happening in relation to the demolition of two listed buildings in the hon. Gentleman's constituency last summer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 420 c288W; 165999
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Buildings Demolition Conservation areas Northern Ireland Planning permission Listed buildings
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk