Asked by: Wells, Annie (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party - Glasgow)
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many listed buildings in Glasgow are considered to be "at risk", and what plans it has to allocate funding for their preservation and restoration.
Answered by Robertson, Angus - Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture
The owner of any property, listed or otherwise is responsible for the repair and maintenance of their property. There is a Buildings at Risk Register online, hosted by Historic Environment Scotland at Welcome to Buildings at Risk Register | Buildings at Risk Register. This site provides information on properties of architectural or historic merit that are considered to be at risk, including listings by planning authority area. The Glasgow Planning authority currently list 143 properties.
Questions regarding Historic Environment Scotland’s day-to-day operational matters, such as their Grant programme and awards, are best answered by Historic Environment Scotland.
I have asked Historic Environment Scotland to respond directly to the member with a full reply to her question in writing.
Sep. 13 2024
Source Page: Council tax double surcharge on vacant second homes: FOI ReleaseFound: Listed by council region, the number of properties where the double council tax surcharge on vacant second
Jul. 09 2024
Source Page: Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): Management Sub-group minutes – April 2024Found: There have been discussions with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) on issues that affect properties
Asked by: Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op) - Plymouth Sutton and Devonport)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the service family accommodation housing stock is in Woolwich; and how many service family accommodation properties in Woolwich are listed to be disposed of.
Answered by James Cartlidge - Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
There are 261 Service Family Accommodation properties in Woolwich and 57 of those have been identified for disposal.
Mentions:
1: Andrew George (LD - St Ives) There has been an industrial movement of properties—second homes—going from being registered for council - Speech Link
2: Rachel Blake (LAB - Cities of London and Westminster) According to detailed work by Westminster city council, around 13,000 properties are listed as available - Speech Link
3: Joe Powell (Lab - Kensington and Bayswater) in both those council areas have been listed as short-term lets. - Speech Link
Dec. 11 2008
Source Page: Redacted version of disposal report regarding 62 South Eaton Place, London SW1. 6 p.Found: It is not listed nor is the adjacent building listed, however buildings opposite the site are Grade
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul (Scottish Labour - Glasgow)
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will ban the installation of uPVC windows in conservation areas.
Answered by McKee, Ivan - Minister for Public Finance
The Scottish Government has no plans to ban the installation of uPVC windows in conservation areas.
Following extensive consultation, and taking account of the need to address the cost and climate crises, new permitted development rights (PDR) were introduced in May this year. These PDR allow for (amongst other things) the alteration or replacement of windows without the need to apply for planning permission. The measures strike an appropriate balance between allowing owners/occupiers to improve the environmental performance of their properties whilst safeguarding the overall character and appearance of the historic environment.
Reflecting the importance of conservation areas, PDR for the alteration/replacement of windows on buildings in such areas, are subject to prior approval arrangements in some cases where the windows are located on the building’s front elevation or side elevation fronting a road. This enables planning authorities to consider the design and external appearance of proposed replacement windows
The new PDR do not apply in World Heritage Sites, and they do not remove any need for listed building consent. Additionally, planning authorities have the power to use an Article 4 direction to restrict PDR in certain locations should they consider that appropriate.
Mentions:
1: Peter Aldous (Con - Waveney) because there are areas of the country where local people are having great difficulty renting local properties - Speech Link
2: Peter Aldous (Con - Waveney) PASC estimates that a total of 197,000 properties in the UK fall within the FHL regime. - Speech Link
3: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Ind - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) Such properties have a community health aspect to them, over and above the money that they are raising - Speech Link
4: Peter Aldous (Con - Waveney) rate that is 4% higher than the top rate of capital gains tax that applies to a passive investor of listed - Speech Link
Sep. 10 2024
Source Page: English Private Landlord Survey 2021: main reportFound: 5.8 Landlord concerns, by portfolio size Notes In August 2024, minor corrections were made, and are listed
Dec. 17 2007
Source Page: Modernising empty property relief: summary of consultation replies and government response. 34 p.Found: It was argued also that retaining a permanent exemption would ensure that owners of listed buildings