Request to demolish a building | BETA - South Gloucestershire Council

You need to let us know if you intend to demolish a building except when it is:

an internal part of a building where the building is occupied and it is intended that it should continue to be occupied
a building smaller than 50 cubic metres (external)
a greenhouse, conservatory, shed or prefabricated garage that forms part of a larger building
an agricultural building unless it forms part of a building with other uses
a building in pursuance of an order made under the Housing Act 1957

You must give us at least 6 weeks notice if you intend to demolish a building over 50 cubic metres. This is a requirement of the Building Act 1984.

You must not start work to demolish a building until either you receive notice from the council or 6 weeks have elapsed.

A copy of the notice must also be sent to:

the occupier of any building adjacent to that being demolished
Wales & West Utilities Limited – Wales & West House, Spooner Close, Celtic Springs, Coedkernew, Newport NP10 8FZ
National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) PLC – Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0TB

Planning consent

You may also need to apply for planning consent, if for example you intend to demolish a listed building or if the building is within a conservation area. You are responsible for checking consent before proceeding.