Major estate agency fined £120k for unauthorised works at Grade I branch
Original Article Summary
The works were discovered on a site visit by the council
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Knight Frank was fined £120k plus £42k costs for unauthorised works to a Grade I listed building in Bath, despite being advised consent was required. The case demonstrates serious enforcement of listed building regulations with substantial financial penalties.
Investor Relevance
Shows the significant financial and reputational risks of non-compliance with listed building consent requirements. Investors with historic properties must understand that safety concerns don't override consent requirements, and penalties can be substantial even for established operators.
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