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Completions Certi cates are issued upon completion. For more simple works an alternative, called the building notice application, is also available together with more specialised application types to meet speci c needs. For more detailed advice on the building regulations and the building control process please visit your council’s website.
Dangerous Buildings
The Building Control Service has the responsibility of dealing with dangerous buildings and will carry out inspections on buildings and structures reported dangerous.
Buildings can become gradually dangerous due to old age, deterioration or settlement, or by more dramatic causes such as re, road tra c accidents or storms. If you see a structure that you are concerned about, contact your local council.
Demolition
The demolition of a building can pose risks to the health and safety of the public, to the environment and to the stability of adjoining buildings. Any person intending to demolish a building must give the local authority notice. The notice to demolish a building should be accompanied by a site plan and a method statement detailing the full demolition procedure including all measures adopted to protect the public.
Six weeks’notice of the intended demolition should be given, the council has that period to serve a notice specifying its requirements. Failure to comply can lead to prosecution.
Councils may impose requirements on the way in which the demolition work is carried out, these could include:
• Limitations on the hours of work
• Requirements to notify adjoining owners and service providers (e.g. gas, water,
electricity)
• A ban on burning any materials on site
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• Provisions to limit the e ects on adjoining properties (excessive dust,noise)
• Requirements about sealing or removing redundant drains or sewers
• Protection of adjacent buildings
• Removal of material from the site.
In addition to the requirements under the building regulations, if you intend to demolish a building you may also need to make an application to the local planning authority.
Local Land Charges
A local land charge is a registration or prohibition imposed on land or a nancial charge, which is binding on successive owners or occupiers of property or land. These include charges for such services as roads, restrictions such as Tree Preservation Orders and conditions imposed on planning permissions, conservation areas, legal agreements and listed buildings.
As a rule a local land charge search is required on the sale or purchase of a property or land, on re-mortgage or when there are any dealings with land. The search will provide you with Important information so you are aware of any charges or responsibilities you will be taking on when you exchange contracts. A fee is charged for providing a local land search.
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