PART 2Duties relating to Energy Performance Certificates
Buildings to be demolished8
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.