(1) Where an authority considers that—
(a) there are buildings of an unsatisfactory standard in any area within its authority area; and
(b) the prevalence of buildings referred to in paragraph (a) is such that the most appropriate method of dealing with such buildings is the acquisition and clearance of the whole or any part of the land in the area referred to in that paragraph; it may apply in writing to the Minister for the appointment of a board:
Provided that no such application shall be made unless—
(a) at least fourteen days’ notice of the meeting of the authority at which the proposal to make application in terms of this subsection is to be introduced has been given to the persons entitled to attend such meeting; or
(b) the proposal referred to in paragraph (a) is introduced as a recommendation of a committee of the authority.
(2) An application made in terms of subsection (1) shall be accompanied by— (a) a map on which the area concerned is outlined together with a narrative description of the boundaries of such area; and
(b) the grounds for the opinion of the authority set out in that subsection; and
(c) details of alternative accommodation available, or to be provided, for persons—
(i) residing within the area concerned; and
(ii) likely to require such accommodation in the event of a clearance warrant being granted in respect of the area referred to in subparagraph (i).