Listed Buildings Prosecutions Database Commentary

5 was in process of being demolished. A site visit made same day confirmed the extent of demolition Mr. Mark Hillas was present and confirmed to officers that he was the director of M.Hillas (Properties) Ltd and had given permission for the work. In his defense Mr Hillas stated that listed building consent had been granted for conversion to a dwelling, but the Council maintained that demolition had gone far beyond what had been approved by listed building consent. As such this was considered a clear breach of control and the work done had detrimentally affected the historic and architectural character. The Council also served a Temporary Stop Notice on Hillas to prevent further unauthorised work taking place. At Calder Magistrates Court on 2 nd October 2013, M. Hillas Properties Ltd (of which Mr. Mark Hillas of Thorn Tree Farm, Shelf Halifax was a Director) was fined £3000 plus £1000 contribution to costs for the partial demolition of the listed barn. (Source: LPA)