Property demolition assessment

Is there other legislation on demolition I should know about?

Yes. In specific cases consent maybe needed for the intended demolition under:-

• The Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
• The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979

In all instances you are obliged to notify the Health and Safety Executive of an intended demolition and to comply with the duties imposed under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994.

Failure to comply with these regulations is a criminal offence.

It may also be necessary to serve notice on adjoining owners under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. at least one month before starting any work.

Demolition is often the final solution when a building, or part of a building, is in such a condition as to be of no further use, dangerous or in a ruinous and neglected state.

Before any preliminary work for demolition takes place there are obligations under the Building Act 1984 that must be observed and followed by anyone intending to demolish a building.