Demolitions
Contact
Tel: 01509 634924 / 634757 / Fax: 01509 260536
Email: building.control@charnwood.gov.uk
If you are intending to demolish any building or part thereof that is not excluded in the exceptions listed below, then you are required under the provisons of Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 to give, not less than 6 weeks before the work starts, notice of the demolition to:
- The Council (Building Control)
- The occupier of any adjacent building
- The public gas supplier for the area
- The public electricity supplier for the area
You may also need to obtain Planning Permission for the work (see Planning).
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Exemptions |
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1. A demolition associated with a demolition order made under Part IX of the Housing Act 1985 |
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2. The demolition of an internal part of a building that is, and will remain, occupied |
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3. The demolition of a building not exceeding 1750 cubic feet in volume |
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4. The demolition of a greenhouse, conservatory, shed or prefabricated garage forming part of a larger building |
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5. Certain agricultural buildings |
The legal definition of demolition work that is exempt from the provisons of Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 is complex and the above definitions are meant to be a guide only. The Council's Building Control Surveyor will give an exact interpretation in relation to any specific proposal on request.
Process
At least 6 weeks prior to commencing the demolition work, you should give notice to the bodies outlined above stating the extent of the demolition work, the location of the building and the date the work is expected to start. The Notice of Intended Demolition Form available at Downloads should be used for this purpose.
Upon receipt of the notice, the proposed demolition will be registered with the Council, acknowledged in writing and any initial requirements will communicated to you.
When work actually starts, you should contact the Council's Building Control Surveyor (Building Control Contacts) who will inspect the site and advise you of any special measures that need to be undertaken. The Building Control Surveyor will then monitor the demolition work as necessary.