Demolition and Hazardous Waste
Demolitions
The Building Act of 7 July 1984 requires that the Local Authority is advised in writing of any intended demolition of the whole or part of a building. It is an offence for a person to start demolition works without giving six weeks notice prior to commencement. Failure to notify the Local Authority can lead to prosecution.
If the building is in a conservation area or is listed as being of architectural or historic interest, Listed Building Consent will also be required. Any alteration or demolition of a Listed Building without Listed Building Consent is illegal and can result in prosecution. The owner or demolition contractor is also required to provide the following parties with a copy of the notice which they serve on the Council:
The owners of any building adjacent to the building to be demolished
Gas Authority
Water Authority
Electricity Authority
The highways section of the Council will be notified of any demolitions to ensure that safe access is possible to the site and, where deemed necessary, the Fire Brigade and the Health and Safety Executive will also be consulted.
Demolition Notice Guidelines (29KB) 
Hazardous Waste
There are many different types of waste which are produced as a result of the construction and demolition processes. However, many of these materials cannot be disposed of in the same way as household waste. Some of these materials include:
- Electrical items
- Asbestos
- Masonry
- Chemicals
Construction and demolition waste is classified as industrial waste and cannot be disposed of at a Household Waste Recycling Centre. Private arrangements must be made for the disposal of construction waste.
For further infomation please see WasteAware 
or their information leaflet on Hazardous Waste .
