Section 275: Demolition orders: substitution of prohibition order to permit use otherwise than for human habitation

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Part IX: SLUM CLEARANCE

If—

an owner of any premises in respect of which a demolition order has become operative, or
any other person who has an interest in the premises,

submits proposals to the local housing authority for the use of the premises for a purpose other than human habitation, the authority may, if they think fit, determine the demolition order and make a prohibition order under section 20 or 21 of the Housing Act 2004 in respect of the hazard concerned.

The authority shall serve notice that the demolition order has been determined, and a copy of the prohibition order, on every person on whom they are required by Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 2004 to serve a copy of the prohibition order.

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