I14Further provisions as to the making of building regulations, etc.

In Article 5 of the principal Order (further provisions as to the making of building regulations, etc.)—

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in paragraph (1), sub-paragraph (b) ceases to have effect;

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in paragraph (1), in sub-paragraph (c)—

i

for “a document” substitute “ guidance ”;

ii

for the words from “by or on behalf of the Department or any other person” to the end of that sub-paragraph substitute “ by the Department in accordance with Article 5A; ”;

c

in paragraph (5) for the words from “having regard to” to the end of that paragraph substitute

having regard to the need to—

a

secure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings and of others who may be affected by buildings or matters connected with buildings;

b

further the conservation of fuel and power;

c

further the protection and enhancement of the environment; and

d

promote sustainable development.