Carie:
I don't kniow the UK term for it, but in the USA an officially
"Landmarked" building (or sometimes all in a "Historic District" are
landmarked) -- have restrictionson modifications that alter the
appearance, or in the latter case are out of character.
But that can bend (in teh US) if the reason is accessibility, by a
Waiver (like for an outdoor lift, if it can't fit nside).
IF the buildig owner needed a "Wauver" (or UK equivalent; well, there is
no way to know if you can get it or not, unless they try.)
But generally 1960's buildings are considered "too young" for 60's
Landmarking.
Their claim that mere "Design Awards" would have any legal significance,
in blocking accesibiity renovations, sounds absolutely bogus -- either
a lie, or the guy has no idea what he's talking about.
I have never heard of the factor of improvements being "temporaty" or
"removable" -- having any legal significance, other than perhaps
negating the need for a buildig or "alteration" permit. So that claim
sounds fake, too, at least in terms of laws & practices where I live.
What improvements are required?
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