Article 12 Conservation areas

In Article 50 of the principal Order (conservation areas), for paragraph (3) substitute—

“(3)

Subject to paragraph (3A), before making, varying or cancelling a designation under this Article, the Department shall consult with—

(a)

the Historic Buildings Council;

(b)

any appropriate district council;

(c)

such other persons or bodies as may be prescribed.

(3A)

A designation under this Article may be made without consulting the persons or bodies mentioned in paragraph (3)(c), but a designation made without such consultation shall only have effect for a period of 6 months beginning on the date on which the designation was made.”.