# Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) Order 1979, Article 3A: Protected buildings

Extent: N.I.

(1) In carrying out any of its functions under building regulations a district council shall take account of the desirability of preserving the character of protected buildings.
(2) In this Article “protected buildings” means—
(a) listed buildings within the meaning of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 ; and
(b) buildings situated in conservation areas within the meaning of that Act .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1979/1709/article/3A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-regulations-northern-ireland-order-1979/article-3A
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