In addition to Building Regulations approvals, if you propose to
demolish a building in the City of London, section 80 of the
Building Act 1984 requires you to send us a demolition notice.
Please download and print the demolition notice and return it with
a site plan and a detailed method statement to the address
below.
Demolition notice PDF (39kb)
Guidance is also available in the Department of Environmental
Services’ Code of Practice for Deconstruction and Construction
Sites. The code sets out acceptable site practice for construction
and demolition in the City of London. It also contains contact
details and the forms you need to submit before you start
demolition.
Download the Code of Practice for Deconstruction
and Construction (2011 Edition) (1.4mb)
District Surveyor's Office
Department of the Built Environment
City of London
PO Box 270, Guildhall
London EC2P 2EJ
Tel 020 7332 1000
Fax 020 7332 1968
Email
DES-Districtsurveyors@cityoflondon.gov.uk