Demolition Checklist

What you need to do if you are planning to undertake any demolition work and you are in doubt as to what you need to do.

• Have you checked to make sure the proposed demolition is exempt from Planning and Listed Building Consent? See Conservation Areas and listed buildings.
• Is the proposed building to be demolished exempt from a Section 80 notice?
• Have you included a site plan with the notice that clearly indicates the building(s) to be demolished?
• Have you sent a copy of your notice to relevant statutory bodies and adjacent building owners?
• Have you given the local authority six weeks notice prior to the anticipated demolition starting date?
• Have you received a counter notice from the local authority?
• Are you familiar with the requirements in the counter notice regarding making good of adjoining buildings and services etc?
• Is there a likelihood of hazardous materials being encountered or removed?