In considering whether to grant planning permission F1or permission in principle for development which affects a listed building or its setting, the local planning authority or, as the case may be, the Secretary of State shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

Without prejudice to section 72, in the exercise of the powers of appropriation, disposal and development (including redevelopment) conferred by the provisions of sections 232, 233 and 235(1) of the principal Act, a local authority shall have regard to the desirability of preserving features of special architectural or historic interest, and in particular, listed buildings.

The reference in subsection (2) to a local authority includes a reference to a joint planning board F2. . .

Nothing in this section applies in relation to neighbourhood development orders.

In this section, “listed building includes a listed building (within the meaning given by section 76 of the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023) situated in Wales.