PART 1OVERVIEW

I11Overview

1

This Act forms part of a code of law relating to the historic environment of Wales.

2

It consolidates enactments contained in or made under—

3

Part 2 of this Act makes provision about the conservation of monuments of special historic interest, including provision for—

a

a schedule of monuments of national importance, maintained by the Welsh Ministers,

b

the control of works affecting scheduled monuments, and

c

the acquisition, guardianship and preservation of monuments.

4

Part 3 makes provision about the conservation of buildings of architectural or historic interest, including provision for—

a

a list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest, maintained by the Welsh Ministers,

b

the control of works affecting listed buildings, and

c

the acquisition and preservation of buildings.

5

Part 4 makes provision about conservation areas, including provision for—

a

areas of special architectural or historic interest to be designated as conservation areas by planning authorities,

b

the control of works for the demolition of buildings in conservation areas, and

c

the preservation and repair of buildings in conservation areas.

6

Part 5 makes supplementary provision relating to Parts 3 and 4, including—

a

provision about proceedings before the Welsh Ministers under those Parts, including hearings and inquiries;

b

provision about the validity and correction of decisions made under those Parts.

7

Part 6 provides for—

a

a register of historic parks and gardens;

b

a list of historic place names;

c

historic environment records for every area of Wales.

8

Part 7 contains general provisions, including amendments and repeals of other enactments.