Part I Listed Buildings
Chapter II Authorisation of works affecting listed buildings
F1Buildings in England: orders granting listed building consent
26FConsiderations in making orders
(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.