What permission do I need to demolish a building/part of a building?
In all cases you much check whether planning permission or listed building consent is required.
Where it is intended to demolish a building, it is necessary for notice to be given to the Building Control section under the Building Act 1984 section 80, unless the Building is exempt. Exempt buildings include:
Where it is intended to demolish a building, it is necessary for notice to be given to the Building Control section under the Building Act 1984 section 80, unless the Building is exempt. Exempt buildings include:
- An internal part of an occupied building
- A building less than 50 cubic metres externally
- Part of a larger building that consists of an attached conservatory, shed, greenhouse or garage
- A building used solely for agricultural purposes.
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