# Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015, Section 5: Interpretation

Extent: E+W

(1) In this Act—
“house” includes a dwelling that forms part of a building;
“relevant authority” has the meaning given by section 1;
“regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State by statutory instrument;
“self-build and custom housebuilding” has the meaning given by section 1;
“serviced plot of land” means a plot of land that—
(a) has access to a public highway and has connections for electricity, water and waste water, or
(b)can be provided with those things in specified circumstances or within a specified period;
“specified” means specified by regulations.
(2) Regulations may amend the definition of “serviced plot of land” by adding further services to those mentioned in paragraph (a).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/17/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/self-build-and-custom-housebuilding-act-2015/section-5
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