27th February 2006, 12:16 PM
It doesn't actually matter who the builder was that told the farmer/Parish Councillor to drive the digger into the building if he wants to play it that way. The 1990 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act says that the person who actually did the act of damage is liable as well, so this chap's just publically admitted to committing a criminal offence.
I think the Council should throw the book at him.
I think the Council should throw the book at him.