The amendment to the Danish Building Conservation Act aims to enhance the protection and management of significant cultural heritage collections. This legislation addresses the need to balance the preservation of heritage buildings with the practical requirements of museums housed within these structures, particularly when such buildings are at risk or no longer suitable for their purpose.
One of the main provisions includes the reformation of the Special Building Inspection’s composition, ensuring a broader representation of professional expertise beyond just architectural specialists. This change aims to incorporate diverse perspectives in the decision-making process regarding the conservation and potential demolition of heritage buildings.
Another critical aspect of the amendment is the introduction of more flexible criteria for the delisting and demolition of protected buildings. Specifically, the law allows the Culture Minister to approve the demolition of listed buildings that function as state or state-recognized museums, provided these structures were built after World War I and their removal is necessary to protect significant cultural heritage collections.
