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Introduction

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) oversees a national framework for building legislation, including the Building Act 1993 which details the procedure for demolition.

Photo of a two-storey house. The framework of the roof is exposed and the site is fenced off.

A demolition permit must be granted before demolition can commence. Once the documentation for a permit is prepared by the builder or the demolisher, the main work in the application process is done by the building surveyor .

In some circumstances a planning permit will be required prior to a demolition permit being issued. The building may be within a heritage overlay which triggers the requirement for a planning permit.

Photo of notice of an application for planning permit.