# Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Section 56: Dangerous structure orders in respect of listed buildings.


Before taking any steps with a view to—
(a) the making of an order in respect of a listed building under section 77(1)(a) of the Building Act 1984 or section 65 or 69(1) of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939; or
(b) the service of a notice under section 79(1) of that Act of 1984 or section 62(2) of that Act of 1939,
a local planning authority shall consider whether they should instead exercise their powers under sections 47 and 48 or section 54.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/9/section/56 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-listed-buildings-and-conservation-areas-act-1990/section-56
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