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.
Before you start work, an Asset Protection Permit is required.
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