{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765674.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":765674,"attributes":{"action":"VAT reclaim on materials extended to refurbishment / grade listed buildings.","background":"Currently vat can only be reclaimed  on new build materials, the gov should include heritage and grade listed buildings, this would help restore and maintain our historic buildings.","additional_details":"We need to maintain and restore our historic and grade listed buildings in the UK.\r\nThe government should extend the vat reclaim on materials currently this scheme is only available on new builds. \r\nThe current scheme requires a review.\r\n I propose that materials used on refurbishment projects, for historic, heritage projects and grade listed \r\nBuildings should allow VAT to be recovered. \r\nThis would help maintain our UK heritage.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-03-28T10:29:47.936Z","updated_at":"2026-04-30T13:05:23.473Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-30T13:05:16.305Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-31T10:40:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:\r\n\r\nReduce the VAT on Heritage property repair, restoration and rebuild costs \r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761802"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}