If your project involves demolishing or removing a building, or any part of its façade, you may need a permit.
Apply for a permit to demolish or remove a building or structure if the:
- building is not a freestanding class 10 building that is constructed of masonry
- building exceeds 40 m2 in floor area
- demolition will adversely affect the safety of the public or occupiers of the building
- work is carried out on or in connection with a building included on the Heritage Register within the meaning of the Heritage Act 1995.
Please note that application fees apply.
Before you apply for a building permit to demolish or remove a building or structure you must first:
- consider whether a Section 29A Report and Consent is required in accordance with the Building Act
- review whether the site is included on the Heritage Victoria Register.
If you do need to apply for a Section 29A Report and Consent you must submit the following documentation.
- A completed Section 29A application form.
- Site plans clearly showing the structure you propose to demolish or remove.
- A Certificate of Title.
- The relevant application fee.
Request Section 29A demolition form
As well as the Report and Consent you must also apply for a building permit to demolish or remove structures.
Your application must include:
- a completed building permit application form
- an outline and description of the building or part of the building to be demolished or removed
- computations as documented by a structural engineer demonstrating that sections of the building outside the proposed demolition or removal works will comply with the Building Act and Regulations
- information showing the position and description of hoardings, allotment boundaries, barricades, temporary crossings, protective awnings and outriggers
- a current Certificate of Title
- a Section 29A Report and Consent response (if applicable)
- a written description of the demolition or removal procedure
- evidence that the demolisher has the necessary knowledge, experience, equipment and storage facilities to properly conduct the demolition works
- a copy of the demolisher’s public indemnity insurance
- evidence that the demolisher is currently registered with the Building Practitioners Board.
We'll also require site plans showing the location of the building in relation to the:
- boundaries of the allotment
- adjoining buildings
- other buildings on the allotment
- streets, footpaths or crossings adjoining the allotment.
Please note that the building surveyor who reviews your application may require additional documentation.
Apply for a building permit