7(1)The nominated undertaker must not carry out decontrolled works consisting of the demolition of a listed building unless—U.K.
(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.
8(1)Following the giving of a notice under paragraph 7(1) in relation to a listed building, any person duly authorised in writing by the Commission may, at any reasonable time during the inspection period, enter the building for the purpose of recording it.U.K.
(2)The right under sub-paragraph (1) is not exercisable at a time when the nominated undertaker reasonably considers that it is not safe to exercise it.
(3)A person exercising the right under sub-paragraph (1) must comply with directions given by the nominated undertaker for the purpose of securing compliance with relevant health and safety provisions.
(4)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), the inspection period, in relation to a building which is the subject of a notice under paragraph 7(1), is the period—
(a)beginning when notice under that provision is given, and
(b)ending when the prohibition under that provision ceases to apply to the building.