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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

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[F1Buildings in England: orders granting listed building consentE+W

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 26C-26G and cross-heading inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes, 6.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 60(3), 103(1)(i)(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 3(a)

26CListed building consent ordersE+W

(1)The Secretary of State may by order (a “listed building consent order”) grant listed building consent under section 8(1) in respect of works of any description for the alteration or extension of listed buildings of any description in England.

(2)The consent may be granted subject to conditions specified in the order.

(3)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2), the conditions that may be specified include any conditions subject to which listed building consent may be granted under section 16.

(4)A listed building consent order may (without prejudice to section 17(2)) give the local planning authority power to require details of works to be approved by them, and may grant consent subject to conditions with respect to—

(a)the making of an application to the authority for a determination as to whether such approval is required, and

(b)the outcome of such an application or the way it is dealt with.

(5)A listed building consent order may enable the Secretary of State or the local planning authority to direct that consent granted by the order does not apply—

(a)to a listed building specified in the direction;

(b)to listed buildings of a description specified in the direction;

(c)to listed buildings in an area specified in the direction.

(6)An order may in particular make provision about the making, coming into force, variation and revocation of such a direction, including provision conferring powers on the Secretary of State in relation to directions by a local planning authority.

(7)Nothing in sections 10 to 26 applies in relation to listed building consent granted by a listed building consent order; but that does not affect the application of sections 20, 21 and 22 in relation to an application for approval required by a condition to which consent is subject.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Ss. 7-29 applied (Isles of Scilly) (with modifications) (2.10.2013) by The Town and Country Planning (Isles of Scilly) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2148), arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 1(2))

26DLocal listed building consent ordersE+W

(1)A local planning authority for any area in England may by order (a “local listed building consent order”) grant listed building consent under section 8(1) in respect of works of any description for the alteration or extension of listed buildings.

(2)Regulations under this Act may provide that subsection (1) does not apply to listed buildings of any description or in any area.

(3)The consent granted by a local listed building consent order may relate—

(a)to all listed buildings in the area of the authority or any part of that area;

(b)to listed buildings of any description in that area or any part of that area.

(4)The consent may be granted subject to conditions specified in the order.

(5)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (4), the conditions that may be specified include any subject to which listed building consent may be granted under section 16.

(6)A local listed building consent order may enable the local planning authority to direct that the consent granted by the order in respect of works of any description does not apply—

(a)to a listed building specified in the direction;

(b)to listed buildings of a description specified in the direction;

(c)to listed buildings in an area specified in the direction.

(7)An order may in particular make provision about the making, coming into force, variation and revocation of such a direction, including provision conferring powers on the Secretary of State.

(8)Nothing in sections 10 to 26 applies in relation to listed building consent granted by a local listed building consent order; but that does not affect the application of sections 20, 21 and 22 in relation to an application for approval required by a condition to which consent is subject.

(9)Schedule 2A makes provision in connection with local listed building consent orders.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Ss. 7-29 applied (Isles of Scilly) (with modifications) (2.10.2013) by The Town and Country Planning (Isles of Scilly) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2148), arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 1(2))

26EPowers of Secretary of State in relation to local ordersE+W

(1)At any time before a local listed building consent order is adopted by a local planning authority the Secretary of State may direct that the order (or any part of it) is not to be adopted without the Secretary of State's approval.

(2)If the Secretary of State gives a direction under subsection (1)—

(a)the authority must not take any step in connection with the adoption of the order until they have submitted the order or the part to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of State has decided whether to approve it;

(b)the order has no effect unless it (or the part) has been approved by the Secretary of State.

(3)In considering an order or part submitted under subsection (2)(a) the Secretary of State may take account of any matter the Secretary of State thinks relevant.

(4)It is immaterial whether any such matter was taken account of by the local planning authority.

(5)The Secretary of State—

(a)may approve or reject an order or part of an order submitted under subsection (2)(a);

(b)must give reasons for that decision.

(6)The Secretary of State—

(a)may at any time before a local listed building consent order is adopted by the local planning authority, direct them to modify it in accordance with the direction;

(b)must give reasons for any such direction.

(7)The local planning authority—

(a)must comply with a direction under subsection (6);

(b)must not adopt the order unless the Secretary of State gives notice of being satisfied that they have complied with the direction.

(8)The Secretary of State—

(a)may at any time by order revoke a local listed building consent order if of the opinion that it is expedient to do so;

(b)must give reasons for doing so.

(9)The Secretary of State—

(a)must not make an order under subsection (8) without consulting the local planning authority;

(b)if proposing to make such an order, must serve notice on the local planning authority.

(10)A notice under subsection (9)(b) must specify the period (which must not be less than 28 days from the date of its service) within which the authority may require an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose.

(11)The Secretary of State must give the authority such an opportunity if they require it within the period specified in the notice.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Ss. 7-29 applied (Isles of Scilly) (with modifications) (2.10.2013) by The Town and Country Planning (Isles of Scilly) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2148), arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 1(2))

26FConsiderations in making ordersE+W

(1)In considering whether to make a listed building consent order or local listed building consent order the Secretary of State or local planning authority must have special regard to the desirability of preserving—

(a)listed buildings of a description to which the order applies,

(b)their setting, or

(c)any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess.

(2)Before making a listed building consent order the Secretary of State must consult the Commission.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Ss. 7-29 applied (Isles of Scilly) (with modifications) (2.10.2013) by The Town and Country Planning (Isles of Scilly) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2148), arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 1(2))

26GEffect of revision or revocation of order on incomplete worksE+W

(1)A listed building consent order or local listed building consent order may include provision permitting the completion of works if—

(a)listed building consent is granted by the order in respect of the works, and

(b)the listed building consent is withdrawn after the works are started but before they are completed.

(2)Listed building consent granted by an order is withdrawn—

(a)if the order is revoked;

(b)if the order is varied or (in the case of a local listed building consent order) revised so that it ceases to grant listed building consent in respect of the works or materially changes any condition or limitation to which the grant of listed building consent is subject;

(c)if a direction applying to the listed building is issued under powers conferred under section 26C(5) or 26D(6).]

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Ss. 7-29 applied (Isles of Scilly) (with modifications) (2.10.2013) by The Town and Country Planning (Isles of Scilly) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2148), arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 1(2))

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