Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. IX (ss. 264–323) extended by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), s. 5(2), Sch. 4 para. 11
C2Pt. IX (ss. 264–323): power to apply certain functions conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(2)(a)(4)
C3Pt. IX (ss. 264–323) extended by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190(1), 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xxxii), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
(1)Where a demolition order has become operative—
(a)the owner of the [F1premises], or
(b)any other person who in the opinion of the local housing authority is or will be in a position to put his proposals into effect,
may submit proposals to the authority for the execution by him of works designed to secure the reconstruction, enlargement or improvement of the [F1premises], or of buildings including the house.
(2)If the authority are satisfied that the result of the works will be the provision of one or more [F2dwelling-houses or houses in multiple occupation] fit for human habitation, they may, in order that the person submitting the proposals may have an opportunity of carrying out the works, extend for such period as they may specify the time within which the owner of the [F3premises] is required under section 271 to demolish [F4them].
(3)That time may be further extended by the authority, once or more often as the case may require, if—
(a)the works have begun and appear to the authority to be making satisfactory progress, or
(b)though they have not begun, the authority think there has been no unreasonable delay.
(4)Where the authority determine to extend, or further extend, the time within which the owner of [F5any premises] is required under section 271 to demolish [F6them], notice of the determination shall be served by the authority on every person having an interest in [F7the premises or part of the premises], whether as freeholder, mortgagee or otherwise.
(5)If the works are completed to the satisfaction of the authority they shall revoke the demolition order (but without prejudice to any subsequent proceedings under this Part).
Textual Amendments
F1Word substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 20(1)
F2Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 20(2)(a)
F3Word substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 20(2)(b)
F4Word substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 20(2)(c)
F5Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 20(3)(a)
F6Word substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 20(3)(b)
F7Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 20(3)(c)