Request to demolish a building
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
- British Gas, 80 St Mary’s Road, Southampton, SO14 0YR
- South West Electricity PLC
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.