DEMOLITION

Do I need Building Regulation Consent for demolition?

A Building Regulation Application is not required for demolition work. However, under Section 80 of the Building Act, anyone wishing to demolish a building over 50 cubic metres must complete and submit a Demolition Notice to the Building Control Department.

As part of the Demolition Notice, the applicant is required to notify adjoining owners and statutory undertakers (i.e. electric, gas and water) of their intention to demolish.

What happens after the Demolition Notice has been submitted?
A Building Control Surveyor will inspect the proposed site of demolition.

The applicant must then wait to receive a counter notice from the Council. The counter notice essentially gives consent for the work to commence and includes conditions which must be met by the person intending to carry out the work i.e. weather-proofing adjacent properties.

How long does it take the Council to issue the counter notice?
For health and safety reasons, the contractor is not permitted to begin demolition work until the counter notice has been received or six weeks has expired since the deposit of the Demolition Notice.

Is any other consent required?
Planning Permission or Listed Building Consent may be required, and you are advised to contact Development Control for further guidance (01983 823552).

You are also reminded of your duties under other health and safety legislation, enforceable by the Council’s Environmental Health Department and the Health and Safety Executive.