PART 2Duties relating to energy performance certificates
Buildings to be demolished7.
(1)
Regulations 5 and 6 do not apply in relation to a dwelling which is to be sold or rented out where the relevant person can demonstrate that—
(a)
the dwelling is suitable for demolition;
(b)
the resulting site is suitable for redevelopment;
(c)
all the relevant planning permissions, listed building consents, and conservation area consents exist in relation to the demolition; and
(d)
in relation to the redevelopment—
(i)
either outline planning permission or planning permission exists, or both; and
(ii)
where relevant, listed building consent exists.
(2)
Regulation 5 does not apply in relation to any prospective buyer or tenant of a building other than a dwelling which is to be sold or rented out where—
(a)
the relevant person can demonstrate that—
(i)
the building is to be sold or rented out with vacant possession;
(ii)
the building is suitable for demolition; and
(iii)
the resulting site is suitable for redevelopment; and
(b)
the relevant person believes on reasonable grounds that the prospective buyer or tenant intends to demolish the building.