Listed Buildings (Hansard, 22 April 2004)

HC Deb 22 April 2004 vol 420 cc657-8W 657W

§ Rev. Martin Smyth
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether ecclesiastical exemption applies to listed buildings in Northern Ireland. [168011]
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§ Angela Smith
Yes, an ecclesiastical building is exempt from the controls over the demolition, alteration or extension of listed buildings, unless it is used or available for use by a minister of religion wholly or mainly as a residence from which to perform the duties of his office.