Petition · past parliament
Revoke prior approval legislation relating to the demolition of buildings.
Closed
111 signatures
What the petition asks
Time and again I have been contacted by residents who are angry and frustrated that they are not able to formally object to the demolition of commercial and residential properties in their area through the traditional planning route.
The Prior Approval legislation under the Town & Country Planning Act enables landowners/developers to demolish properties without formal challenge by residents through the planning process. This is totally undemocratic!
Timeline
| 8 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Oct 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
111
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Apr 2019
Closed
8 Oct 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.