The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012

Buildings to be demolished E+W

8.—(1) Regulations 6 and 7 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 6 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.

(3) Regulation 7 does not apply in relation to a building other than a dwelling which is to be sold or rented out where the relevant person can demonstrate that—

(a) the building is to be sold or rented out with vacant possession;

(b) the building is suitable for demolition;

(c) the resulting site is suitable for redevelopment;

(d) all the relevant planning permissions, listed building consents and conservation area consents exist in relation to the demolition; and

(e) in relation to the development—

(i) either outline planning permission or planning permission exists, or both; and

(ii) where relevant, listed building consent exists.