High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017

Recording of buildings

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7(1)The nominated undertaker must not carry out decontrolled works consisting of the demolition of a listed building unless—

(a)notice of the proposal to carry out the works has been given to the Commission, and

(b)the appropriate period since the giving of the notice has expired.

(2)The appropriate period, subject to sub-paragraph (3), is—

(a)8 weeks, or

(b)such longer period as may have been agreed between the nominated undertaker and the Commission.

(3)In case of emergency, the appropriate period is such period as is reasonable in the circumstances.

(4)In determining whether the appropriate period has expired, any day on which entry to the building is refused under paragraph 8(2) is to be disregarded.