Consent to demolish
Some demolition work needs a building permit. You may also need a consent to demolish and a planning permit.
When to get consent to demolish
You must apply and get Council’s consent to do demolition work when:
- the building will be completely demolished
- more than half of the floor area of the building will be demolished, or
- part or all of the facade of the building will be demolished.
“Consent to demolish” is not a building permit to demolish.
When to get a building permit for the demolition
Get a building permit (DOC 91Kb) for the demolition for all buildings unless it is a building work that is exempt.
When to get a planning permit for the demolition
A property with a heritage overlay needs a planning permit to demolish a building in it. See demolitions that need a planning permit.
The demolition process
- Check if you need a planning permit to demolish.
- Check if you need consent to demolish.
- Apply for a planning permit to demolish (if required) first
- Then apply to get a consent to demolish.
- Then apply for a building permit for the demolition work.
Council will refuse your application for a consent to demolish if the demolition needs a planning permit and you don’t have a planning permit.
How to apply for a consent to demolish
- Download, print and fill in the Consent to Demolish application form. (DOC 69Kb)
- Provide a clear written description of the proposal specifically identifying what is to be demolished, if part demolition is proposed please be clear about what part is being demolished.
- Attach 3 copies of the site plans. These plans must show the extent of the proposed demolition work and include dimensions to the front, rear and side boundaries of the site. These plans should also indicate any demolition work that has taken place on the site in the past 3 years.
- If you have a recent photograph of the buildings facade - facing the street please include this as it will assist Council.
- If you were required to obtain a planning permit for the proposed demolition please provide a full copy of the planning permit and endorsed plans. The plans should clearly indicate the extent of proposed demolition works including dimensons to the front, rear and side boundaries of the site.
- Lodge your application with the plans and the consent fee:
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- in person at Moreland Civic Centre, 90 Bell Street, Coburg, or
- by mail to Moreland Building Services, Locked Bag 10, Moreland, 3058.
