When demolition of a building is to take place, the owner must
inform the Council. The Housing Services unit at Ryedale District
Council controls demolition work under Section 80 of the Building
Act 1984, and a representative will visit the site to ensure that
precautions are in place to safeguard the public.
Minor demolition works, that is those under 50 cubic metres,
are not controlled under the Building Act.
Applications for demolition should be made to Housing Services
six weeks prior to the intended demolition. The notice given to
Housing Services must be by the person undertaking the work and
should include:
- the address of the building to be demolished;
- the extent of the demolition work;
- the date the work will commence.
It should also include a statement confirming that a copy of
the notice has been sent to:
- the owners/occupiers of adjacent buildings;
- British Gas and Yorkshire Electricity.
Following an inspection, a "Counter Notice" (Section 81
Notice) is served on the person undertaking the demolition which
will outline any precautionary and safety measures required during
the demolition process. Approval under Town and Country
Planning Acts may also be required.
For further information, please contact Housing
Services by telephone on 01653 600666 ext 383 or
email.
For more information on demolition matters visit the Survey
Line website.
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