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Demolitions
Procedures
The Building Control function of local
authorities provides a major contribution to the quality of health
and safety of the public. The duties and powers conferred on local
authorities under the legislation for dealing with demolitions must
be undertaken in such a manner as to ensure that reasonable
standards of safety are achieved.
If you intend to demolish a building, or part of
a building, you may have to notify Allerdale Borough council
(giving at least 6 weeks notice), adjoining owners and service
providers (electric, gas and water).
Notification of a demolition is NOT required
where:
- The building is less than 1750 cubic feet, measured externally
(approximately 50 cubic metres) approximately the size of a double
garage.
- The demolition is of an internal part of any occupied building,
which is intended to remain occupied.
- The building is a greenhouse, conservatory, shed or
prefabricated garage, even if the building forms part of a larger
building.
- Certain agricultural buildings, unless it is near or touching
another building that is not an agricultural building.
- A demolition order under the Housing Act 1985 has been
served
Consultees:
- Sewerage undertaker
- Gas Provider
- Electricity provider
- Planning Authority (Allerdale Borough Council)
- Health and Safety
Executive
- Cumbria Fire Service
- Cumbria Constabulary
You can notify the council by filling out a “Notice of
Intended Demolition” form obtained from Allerdale Borough
Council (telephone, internet, email or letter) accompanied with a
1:1250 site plan, a copy of the risk assessment and method
statement. You will also need to complete and return a
“Demolition Completion Notice” upon completion so
that the site can be inspected.
When the local authority issues demolition
consent following your notification there will be conditions
attached by means of a “Section 81 Notice” these
conditions should be read carefully before commencing
demolition.
The local planning authority must be consulted
before any works are carried out as planning consent may be
required. The legislation surrounding Demolitions are outlined
within the guidance; however if you require any further information
don’t hesitate to contact Building Control on 01900
702520.
Charge
Demolition may legally commence after the
authority has issued a Demolition Notice under Section 81, or if
the authority has failed to issue a Demolition Notice within six
weeks of the date of service of the notice of intent, this service
is free of charge. If you require a quicker response the Council on
your request can issue a section 81 notice within 5 working days
for a one of payment of £144.
Service level agreement
The local authority should ensure that, by
exercising its powers, the public are protected and public amenity
is preserved by delivery of the following;
- Issuing Section 81 Notice and Demolition Guidance note
- Register the application
- Carry out a completion inspection
- Issue completion certificate upon satisfactory completion
Nuisances caused by demolitions
Any noise, smells, smoke and or dust nuisances
caused by demolition should be reported to Allerdale Borough
Council's Environmental Protection.
Week days between 9:00-1700: - 0303 123
1702
Out of hours: - 0303 123 1702
Legislation
Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act
1984, Section 16, Building Act 1984, Section 80, 81, 82 and 83,
section 92, 93, 94 and 95 for the form, authentication and service
of Notices, Section 107 for recovery of expenses.
Environmental demolition
Construction and demolition waste consists of
all waste originating from construction, renovation and demolition
activities, such as rubble, bricks and tiles.
The building, construction and demolition industry is one of the
largest producers of waste in England. Construction and demolition
waste can be further broken down into the following:
- Concrete, bricks and tiles
- Asphalt, tar and tar by-products
- Metals
- Soil and rubble.
There are sites that accept construction
waste, please contact us
for further details
Building Research Establishment (BRE)
BRE's Centre
for Resource Efficiency helps construction industry
professionals make informed decisions on waste management policies
and practices, by raising awareness of what wastes are likely to
occur, the waste management options available, and the legal
requirements for those options.
If you want to benchmark, audit, manage and
reduce waste on site you can contact them via the SMARTWaste website. All
construction projects over £300,000 will be subject to this new
legislation. For more detailed information on this, as well as
other useful information, please visit the Secbe website.
The
Netregs website carries detailed information on the recent SWMP
legislation.
- Ensure that correct quantities of materials
are ordered.
- Make sure that the material is stored
correctly until use.
- Use on site materials if possible.
- Salvage material from demolition sites, which
may be reused at a later stage.
- Have a management plan to help reduce surplus
material.
Ensure that contracts for construction and
demolition work require waste to be segregated and stockpiled for
recycling
Reuse
One example of reuse is soil and rubble. This
can be used as subsoil for landscaping. Rubble can be processed and
used for a number of purposes including aggregate for roads.
Leftover masonry material can be crushed on site and reused in
driveways.
With regard to demolition waste, wood products
such as doors, can be salvaged and collected, then reused or sold
for future use. During renovation projects, many items can be
salvaged and used later on. Typical items that can be reused are
plumbing fixtures, doors, cabinets, windows, lighting fixtures,
decorative items including fireplaces and stonework, ceiling and
floor tiles.
Recycle
Almost all construction and demolition waste
is capable of being recycled. The waste is segregated and
separated. The recycled material can be used in landscaping, for
road construction etc.
Waste metal can be recycled also. Aluminium,
copper and brass can be collected and sold to scrap metal yards – a
cost effective solution.