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:
- a house subject to a demolition order made by the council under the Housing Act 1957
- 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.