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“The highest recorded fine given out to date for
unauthorised works is £200,000, with the highest painting
related fine standing at £6,000. This goes to show that it
is not just structural changes to a listed building which
can result in a fine.”
The highest fines recorded for painting related offences
Ranking Painting related offence
Fine
1
Not receiving approval for
£6,000
the internal paint specification &
colour scheme to finest room in C18 building
=2
Permission not granted for
£5,000
removal of paint from brickwork,
which went ahead and was irrevocably
damaged
=2
Signs painted directly onto C17
£5,000
brickwork which was unauthorised
3
Theatre building was not re-painted £1,000
an acceptable colour
“If you’re looking to modify a listed building with paint,
be sure to request prior approval and do not go ahead if
works have not been authorised. We would recommend
using a durable, breathable paint as this will prevent damage to the walls and safeguard the fabric of the building.”
Earthborn has investigated fines issued against owners of
listed buildings, including painting-related offences.
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Commenting on the findings, Interiors Expert at
Earthborn, Cathryn Sanders said:
“As listed buildings are considered to be of national
importance, due to special architectural or historic interest, they have extra legal protection within the planning
system. This means that owners are required to apply for
Listed Building Consent for most types of work.”
Methodology
The Historic Buildings Prosecution Fines National
Database (League Table A) was used to source fines issued
against owners of listed buildings.
A tally was used to find the local authorities which have
issued the highest number of penalties, at the value of
£500 and above.
“We discovered that Westminster City Council, Ipswich
Borough Council and Maldon District Council are the
local authorities which have given the highest number of
fines to owners of listed buildings, with seven penalties
each issued, above the value of £500.”
The highest fine recorded is based on the ‘fine’ issued and
does not include any associated ‘costs’ issued in each
particular case.
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