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CLA welcomes the saving of ‘listed’ buildingsThe CLA welcomes the Government's announcement today that – following lobbying by the CLA and others – listed buildings are to remain "listed". The term will remain instead of the proposed convoluted title of "Registered Heritage Structures" which was to be used in the forthcoming Heritage Protection Bill. CLA South East regional director Rupert Ashby said: "We see it as a common sense victory for plain speaking. If a building is placed on the statuary list for its special architectural or historical interest it should simply be known as a "listed" building. What could be more concise?" The announcement was made in the small print of the Government's response to the House of Commons Select Committee for Culture Media and Sport's report on the draft Heritage Protection Bill. Rupert Ashby said: "This proposed change seemed bizarre. After several decades of use most people are familiar with the idea of listed buildings. Suddenly, this was to be swept away and replaced by a tongue-twister. "People have barely stopped talking about 'preservation orders' on buildings, even though those were abolished in the 1960s. How many decades would it have taken for the new 'Registered Heritage Structures' to have caught on – if ever? This is why we were opposing it and we are delighted that the Department for Culture Media and Sport has changed its mind." Both the Select Committee and the CLA welcomed the draft Bill in general terms, but were critical of many of the details. Ashby added: "The fundamental problem in the current system is the shortage of skilled conservation staff in the local authorities who operate it." The full Government response is at http://www.culture.gov.uk/images/publications/gov_responseCm7472.pdf The decision to retain the word "listing" is in paragraph 88. |
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