Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 117786

Property Development: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham and Waterlooville

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce penalties for developers who (a) fail to notify local authorities of proposed remedial works and (b) provide incorrect information to homeowners reg

Answer

Samantha Dixon
Work to an existing home is considered a material alteration, and therefore falls within the definition of building work, if changes to the structural, fire safety, or accessibility features of that building are made as part of the work. Unless work is co...

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