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Building Demolition Guidance

    • Exemptions

    • Section 80 Notice

    • Planning

      Sometimes additional permission is required under planning legislation, particularly if the building is a dwelling, adjoins a dwelling house, is listed or is within a conservation area.

    • Counter Notice

      On receipt of the Section 80 notice, Building Control will issue a counter notice.

    • Other Legislation

      This guidance applies to demolitions served under Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 only.

    • 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.

    • Further Information

      For a more comprehensive look at the demolition process you might like to refer to this legislation.

    • FAQs

      Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

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