Knocking A House Down

[interele]

Somewhat academic question but, is there any
law that says I can't just knock my house down
if I felt like it ( no mortgage )

M

[Buenchico]

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/demolition/

[Dogsbody2]

There are a lot of words in the above link.

You must notify Building Control and they issue a permit once satisfied you have demonstrated a safe system of demolition.

Failure to do so is a breach of regulations.

[Mosaic]

You also now have to be able to demonstrate how the building rubble is dealt with according to local regulations - for example by having it ground into hardcore on site.

[Peter Pedant]

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and if you knock down a building which has been suitable listed - then they can make you rebuild - but I think it has to be grade 1 listed

does happen but rarely

[Peter Pedant]

the way around this is
to drive a JCB into it on a Sunday morning and then say oops I wasnt driving very well that day ....

[Buenchico]

It doesn't have to be Grade 1 listed, PP.

Just a proposal to Grade 2 list a building, or local authority recognition as a "non-designated heritage asset" is all that's required:
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/developer-told-to-rebuild-maida-vale-pub-brick-by-brick-after-site-torn-down-without-notice-10211892.html

[EDDIE51]

^ I remember that one Chris, any more on the situation yet?

[Buenchico]

The appeal hearing is due to reconvene next May, Eddie:
https://www.facebook.com/Rebuild-The-Carlton-Tavern-1612840842293256/

[Peter Pedant]

thx Chris - not good at planning law at all....