Demolition Works
If you intend to demolish a building, or part of a building
then in most cases, you must notify the City Council before doing
so. This Council may then impose requirements on the way the
demolition work is carried out.
These may include:
- Limitations on the hours of work.
- Requirements to notify adjoining owners and service providers (Gas, Water, Electricity etc.)
- Impose a restriction on burning any materials on site
- Provisions to limit the effects on adjoining properties (excessive dust, noise etc.)
- Provisions to remove and dispose of any asbestos found in the building safely.
Please note that you must not start demolition until you
have:
- (a) Notified the City Council, in writing, of you intentions - application forms are available here
- (b) Received a notice back from the City Council listing any requirements that are applicable in your case. As this may take up to 10 working days, you should notify us of your intentions as early as possible to avoid any unnecessary delays.
Please contact us for advice if:-
- you intend to carry out demolition works, and are unsure if notification will be required in your particular case,or
- demolition works are being carried out near you and are causing problems
Please note that if you intend to demolish a dwelling, you may also need to obtain planning consent before doing so.
- Asbestos - Information about asbestos removal and what to do if you think that your home/premises may possibly contain asbestos.