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Duke of Westminster calls listed building rule ‘completely mad’

  • Posted on July 13, 2026
  • By The Times
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  • 1 min read
In brief

A prominent British billionaire criticizes heritage preservation regulations that prevent him from installing window awnings in his London properties, arguing the restrictions create uncomfortable living conditions during heat events. The controversy highlights the tension between maintaining architectural heritage and adapting historic buildings to modern climate challenges, raising questions about how conservation rules should evolve alongside contemporary environmental concerns.

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Duke of Westminster calls listed building rule ‘completely mad’
Duke of Westminster calls listed building rule ‘completely mad’

The billionaire says some of his London homes could become uninhabitable in heatwaves due to restriction on window awnings — which they had when first built
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