LORD METHUENasked Her Majesty's Government if Mapledurham House (Oxon), which is of considerable historical interest, has been listed under the 1947 Town and Country Planning Act; if a Preservation Order has been issued in respect of it; and what is the present condition of the fabric and interior decorations; if it is still empty and deteriorating.
§ LORD MANCROFTMapledurham House has been listed under Section 30 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947; no building preservation order has been made in respect of it. The house is an interesting example of an Elizabethan family mansion, with nineteenth century modifications. A recent inspection, arranged through the courtesy of the owner, showed the structural condition to be sound and the original internal plaster-work and panelling to be in excellent condition. It is not at present occupied as a dwelling house but it is looked after by a caretaker. The only part of the structure which appears to be deteriorating is a chapel which was added in the nineteenth century.
House adjourned at twenty-five minutes past seven o'clock.