Demolitions

Not giving notice

Failure to give notice can result in a fine of up to £2,500. 

However, no notice needs to be given for the following works: 

  1. a house subject to a demolition order made by the council under the Housing Act 1957
  2. a demolition:
  • of an internal part of a building, where the building is occupied and it's intended to continue to be occupied
  • of a building not more than 1,750 cubic feet (50m²) in volume by external measurement - although consideration must always be given to the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
  • a greenhouse, conservatory, shed or prefabricated garage attached to another building
  • a detached agricultural building (as defined in the General Rate Act 1967)
  • an agricultural building attached to a greenhouse, conservatory, shed or prefabricated garage.