The Authorisation of Works (Listed Buildings) (England) Order 2001
This Order applies to works for the demolition of a listed building executed or to be executed on or after 19th February 2001. For each of the references in section 8(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to “the Royal Commission” (the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England) the Order substitutes “the Commission” (the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England also known as English Heritage). Section 8(2) sets out the requirements for authorisation of works for the demolition of a listed building.