Demolitions
Section 80, 81 and 82 of the Building Act 1984 deal with
demolitions. They lay down procedures which you must adopt if you
intend to demolish a building. connected with buildings).
We must be notified of your intention to demolish and given a
block/location plan of the building and adjoining streets. A method
statement will be required for a large building or buildings on
restricted sites. You should also notify all the relevant statutory
undertakers of your intentions so that they can arrange for
suitable disconnections of services. The Fire Authority should also
be consulted if materials are to be burnt on site. The Health &
Safety Executive may also have to be involved in certain instances.
Adjoining property owners and occupiers should also be
notified.
After this initial notification, we will inspect the site and
respond listing conditions relating to the shoring and
weatherproofing of adjoining building, grubbing of foundations,
drains, etc. Conditions are laid down to ensure public health and
safety and to protect the environment.
It must be borne in mind the requirement to apply for relevant
Planning and/or Listed Building Consents.
Severe penalties exist where these procedures are not
followed.
