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Section 56: Dangerous structure orders in respect of listed buildings.

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 · 1990 c. 9View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: Listed Buildings — Chapter V: Prevention of Deterioration and Damage

Before taking any steps with a view to—

the making of an order in respect of a listed building under section 77(1)(a) of the Building Act 1984 or section 65 or 69(1) of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939; or
the service of a notice under section 79(1) of that Act of 1984 or section 62(2) of that Act of 1939,

a local planning authority shall consider whether they should instead exercise their powers under sections 47 and 48 or section 54.

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