Section 2 Buildings of special historical or architectural interestI1

After section 1 of the Building Act 1984 (c. 55) insert—

“Buildings of special historical or architectural interest

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(1)

In making building regulations the Secretary of State shall have regard, in particular, to the desirability of preserving the character of protected buildings that are of special historical or architectural interest.

(2)

In this section “protected buildings” means—

(a)

listed buildings within the meaning of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (see section 1(5) of that Act); and

(b)

buildings situated in areas designated as conservation areas under section 69 of that Act.”