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If an entity changes its name, it does not lose ‘person constructing� status. This is because the entity is unchanged.

If, however, a ‘body� is re-structured and becomes a different entity as a result, then the successor can’t inherit ‘person constructing� status from the body that ceases to exist.

In general, re-structured local authorities on boundary changes, and de-nationalised bodies on privatisation, become different persons and can’t inherit ‘person constructing� status.

However, please note that following the local government re-organisation in 1996, we misdirected local authorities and allowed ‘person constructing� status to be transferred following a change in entity. It has been agreed that, with regard to that particular re-organisation, the re-structured local authority can inherit ‘person constructing� status. This should only be agreed to if it can be established that the transferring body had ‘person constructing� status in respect of the building.