5InterpretationE+W
[F1(1)] In this Act—
“house” includes a dwelling that forms part of a building;
“relevant authority” has the meaning given by section 1;
“regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State by statutory instrument;
[F2“self-build and custom housebuilding” has the meaning given by section 1;]
[F3“serviced plot of land” means a plot of land that—
(a) )has access to a public highway and has connections for electricity, water and waste water, or
(b)can be provided with those things in specified circumstances or within a specified period;]
“specified” means specified by regulations.
[F4(2)Regulations may amend the definition of “serviced plot of land” by adding further services to those mentioned in paragraph (a).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 5(1): s. 5 renumbered as s. 5(1) (31.10.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 9(4)(c), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 5
F2Words in s. 5 inserted (31.10.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 9(4)(a), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 5
F3Words in s. 5 substituted (31.10.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 9(4)(b), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 5
F4S. 5(2) inserted (31.10.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 9(4)(c), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 5
Commencement Information
I1S. 5 in force at 1.4.2016 by S.I. 2016/113, reg. 2