Point in time view as at 17/12/1996.
Housing Act 1985, Cross Heading: Environmental considerations is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 01 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
A local housing authority in preparing any proposals for the provision of housing accommodation, or in taking any action under this Act, shall have regard to—
(a)the beauty of the landscape or countryside,
(b)the other amenities of the locality, and
(c)the desirability of preserving existing works of architectural, historic or artistic interest;
and they shall comply with such directions in that behalf as may be given to them by the Secretary of State.
Land which is the site of an ancient monument or other object of archaeological interest—
(a)may not be acquired for the purposes of . . . F1 Part IX (slum clearance), and
(b)may be acquired for the purposes of Part II (provision of housing) only by compulsory purchase order.
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