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Written question asked by James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Salisbury Plain

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to maintain the historic buildings in Imber village and the wider Salisbury Plain Training Area.

Answer

There are no historic listed buildings in Imber village other than St Giles Church, which is not owned or maintained by the Ministry of Defence.

Across Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA), there are 14 historic listed buildings, managed by Landmarc Support Services who conduct four-yearly historic building inspections, assured by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

All necessary planning consents, licences, and statutory approvals are obtained prior to commencement of any identified works.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11090
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Conservation Historic buildings Salisbury Plain
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk