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Do I need permission to demolish a building?

The planning rules about demolishing a building are covered in this section on the Planning Portal1.

If, after using our site guidance, you have further questions about a particular aspect of planning permission you should contact your local planning authority, usually your council.

You can find contact information for your local planning authority on the Planning Portal: 

Find your local planning authority
  1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/demolition/planning-permission

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The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2024 Planning Portal.