Decision - 19 Brunswick Place - Urgent Works in Default

(1)         That the Cabinet Member agrees for urgent preservation works to be carried out on number 19 Brunswick Place, Hove under Section 54 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

(2)         That action be taken to recover the costs of carrying out urgent preservation works from the owner of number 19 Brunswick Place, Hove under Section 55 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

Works are needed to ensure that this listed building is weather tight and secure. Officers are concerned that if works are not carried out urgently, the condition of the building will continue to deteriorate significantly. The owner has, to date, given no commitment to carry out the necessary works.

The only alternative option would be to continue to press the owner and his agent to carry out the works voluntarily, but this has not been successful to date.