HC Deb 06 July 1981 vol 8 c62W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, in view of his decision on the demolition of Kelsall Lodge at Tunbridge Wells, whether it is now his policy, in principle, to take into account the personal hardship to the applicant if listed building consent is granted.

Mr. Monro

All representations put forward, including those concerning personal hardship, are considered when decisions are being reached. The primary consideration when decisions on applications for listed building consent are being taken is the architectural and historic merit of the listed building.