Demolition of buildings
Under Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 anyone carrying
out demolition work is required to notify the Council by
completing and submitting a demolition application form.
The Council then has six weeks to
respond with appropriate notices and consultation under Sections 81
and 82 of the Act. Further details can be found on the reverse of
the application form. There is no charge for this process.
Notification of a demolition is
not required where:
- the building is less than 1750 cubic feet,
measured externally (approximately 50 cubic metres).
- the demolition is of an internal part of any
occupied building, which is intended to remain occupied.
- the building is a greenhouse, conservatory,
shed or prefabricated garage, even if the building forms part of a
larger building.
- certain agricultural building, unless it is
near or touching another building that is not an agricultural
building.
- a demolition order under the Housing Act
1985 has been served.