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Building Demolition Guidance

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?

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