Regulation 29 Exception for properties to be demolished

(1)

The duties under sections 155 to 159 of the 2004 Act do not apply in relation to a property where—

(a)

it is clear from the manner in which the property is marketed that—

(i)

the dwelling-house which is or forms part of the property is suitable for demolition; and

(ii)

the resulting site is suitable for re-development;

(b)

all the relevant—

(i)

planning permissions;

(ii)

listed building consents; and

(iii)

conservation area consents,

exist in relation to the demolition; and

(c)

in relation to the re-development—

(i)

either outline planning permission or planning permission exists, or both; and

(ii)

where relevant, listed building consent exists.

(2)

In paragraph (1)(c)(i), “outline planning permission” means a planning permission for the erection of a building, which is granted subject to a condition requiring the subsequent approval of the local planning authority with respect to one or more of the following matters—

(a)

siting;

(b)

design;

(c)

external appearance;

(d)

means of access; or

(e)

the landscaping of the site.