# The Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, 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.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2006/0110800249/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-planning-reform-northern-ireland-order-2006/article-12
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