5Interpretation

F1(1)

In this Act—

house” includes a dwelling that forms part of a building;

relevant authority” has the meaning given by section 1;

regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State by statutory instrument;

F2self-build and custom housebuilding” has the meaning given by section 1;

F3serviced plot of land” means a plot of land that—

(a)

has access to a public highway and has connections for electricity, water and waste water, or

(b)

can be provided with those things in specified circumstances or within a specified period;

specified” means specified by regulations.

F4(2)

Regulations may amend the definition of “serviced plot of land” by adding further services to those mentioned in paragraph (a).