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Building Demolition Guidance
FAQs
Answers to Frequently Asked
Questions.
- Do I have to give notice of demolition,
and how?
- Yes, before demolition works commence, the owner of a building
must first give written notification to the local authority
specifying the exact name and location of the building to be
demolished and a description of the demolition works. This notice
is required under Section 80 of the Building Act 1984. For more,
see Section 80 in the In Detail section
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