(1)Where plans for, or particulars in respect of, a building required for the purposes of any school or other educational institution are approved by the Secretary of State, he may by order direct that any provision of a local Act or of a byelaw made under such an Act—
(a)shall not apply in relation to the building, or
(b)shall apply in relation to it with such modifications as may be specified in the order.
(2)The reference in subsection (1) to plans or particulars approved by the Secretary of State includes a reference to—
(a)particulars submitted to and approved by him under regulations under section 544 or section 218(7) of the [1988 c. 40.] Education Reform Act 1988, or
(b)particulars given in pursuance of section 428(2)(b).