148.0.10. The committee shall grant the authorization if it is convinced of the advisability of the demolition, taking into account the public interest and the interest of the parties.
Before deciding an application for authorization to demolish, the committee must consider the condition of the immovable that is the subject of the application, the deterioration of the architectural appearance or aesthetic character of the neighbourhood or of the quality of life in the neighbourhood, the cost of restoration, the intended use of the vacated land and any other pertinent criterion, in particular, when the immovable includes one or more dwellings, the prejudice caused to lessees, the housing needs in the area and the possibility of relocating the lessees.