8Features of special architectural or historic interest
It is the Secretary of State's duty to give to a development corporation such directions—
(a)with respect to the disposal of land acquired by them under this Act, and
(b)with respect to the development by them of such land,
as appear to him to be necessary or expedient for securing, so far as practicable, the preservation of any features of special architectural or historic interest, and in particular of buildings included in any list compiled or approved, or having effect as if compiled or approved, under section 54(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (which relates to the compilation or approval by the Secretary of State of lists of buildings of such interest).