WYNDHAM CITY COUNCIL

DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL

OF BUILDINGS

The following documents and information are to be submitted to enable the issue of a building permit to

demolish or remove a building:

1. Application form for Building Permit to be completed and signed showing all building practitioners and

relevant registration numbers, if applicable.

2. Copy of Title and Titles Office approved Plan of Subdivision, Covenants or Agreements.

Note: (On-line Covenants and Agreement are called “Instruments”) For any enquiries re copy of title,

contact Land Titles Office, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Ph: 8636 2010 – or website:

www.landata.vic.gov.au

3. Covenant details and developers consent where appropriate.

4. Evidence of ownership as indicated on Title, Contract of Sale or Solicitors letter.

5. Owners written consent for the proposed demolition or removal.

6. Where the project cost exceeds $12,000 and the works are to be carried out as an owner builder, a

certificate of consent from the Building Practitioners Board is required. (For further information you can

contact the Building Practitioners Board on 9285 6400).

7. Where a builder is to be engaged to demolish or remove a home, they must be suitably registered with

the Building Practitioners Board and carry an appropriate public liability insurance policy.

8. Copy of town planning permit and endorsed plans where applicable.

9. Form 29B from the relevant Council’s Town Planning department.

10. Fees to be paid at lodgement of the application. Note that a bond or bank guarantee may be payable

for the demolition or removal of a building, not exceeding the lesser of:

a) the estimated cost of carrying out the work authorised by the building permit; or

b) $100 for every 1m

of floor area of the building.

11. Three (3) copies of the following documents:

(a) an outline and a description of the building or part of the building to be demolished or

removed; and

(b) an allotment plan showing the location of the building in relation to the boundaries of the

allotment and adjoining buildings, other buildings on the allotment, and streets, footpaths or

crossings adjoining the allotment; and

to show that the remainder of the building will comply with the provisions of the Regulations

either as it remains after the proposed demolition or removal takes place or after other works

are undertaken; and

(d) information showing the position and description of hoardings, allotment boundaries,

barricades, temporary crossings, protective awnings and outriggers; and

(e) a written description of the demolition or removal procedure; and

(f) evidence that the demolisher has the necessary knowledge, experience, equipment and

storage facilities to properly conduct the demolition operations.

The above document list is a basic guide only and in some cases additional information may be required.

Services

The following relevant authorities should be contacted in respect to the disconnection of services prior to

the commencement of demolition works:-

 Power Authority

 Sewer Authority

 Drainage Authority

 Gas Authority

Council’s Legislative Services Department should be contacted for all necessary parking space and

loading bay requirements.

If you have any queries contact the Building Services Department on 9742 0718.

Precautions:

 before demolition is commenced and during the progress of such work all electric cables or apparatus

which are liable to be a source of danger, other than a cable or apparatus used for the demolition

works shall be disconnected.

 during the progress of demolition the work shall be under the continuous supervision of the demolisher

or of an experienced foreman unless otherwise expressly approved demolition shall be executed storey

by storey commencing at the roof and working downward all practicable precautions shall be taken to

avoid danger from collapse of building when any part of a framed or partly framed building is removed.

 demolished material shall not be allowed to remain on any floor or structure if the weight of the material

exceeds the safe carrying capacity of the floor or structure and such material shall be so piled or

stacked that it will not endanger workmen or other persons, and shall be removed as soon as

practicable from the site unless otherwise authorised by the Building Surveyor.

 dust creating material, unless thoroughly dampened shall not be thrown or dropped from the building

but shall be lowered by hoisting apparatus or removed by material chutes.

 chutes shall be completely enclosed and a danger sign shall be placed at the discharge end of every

chute.

 no part of any external wall on or within 6 metres of a street alignment shall be pulled down except

during such hours as the Building Surveyor may direct.

 no wall, chimney or other structure or part of a structure shall be left unattended or unsupported in such

a condition that it may collapse due to wind or vibration or otherwise become dangerous.

protective outriggers shall be installed where necessary to guard against danger to life or property or

when required by the Building Surveyor.

Where asbestos or materials containing asbestos are involved in the Demolition Works only VTHC

Recognised Asbestos Removalists can remove the material.

Special Notes:

Pursuant to the Ministers Guideline No. M.G. 09 and Section 188 (1) (c) of the Building Act 1993, the

relevant building surveyor must not issue a building permit for the demolition or removal of a building

under Section 24 of the Building Act 1993 unless:-

the person nominated as the builder on the application for a building permit is a registered building

practitioner in the appropriate category or class having regard to section 176(7) of the Act.

If the owner is nominated as the builder it is the owner who must demonstrate that he or she has the

necessary knowledge, experience, equipment and storage facilities to properly conduct the demolition

operations as required by Regulation 304 of the Building Regulations 2006. It will be expected in these

circumstances that it will be rare for a building permit to demolish a building to be issued to an owner

builder.

FORM A Fee: $64.10

Request under section 29A of the Building Act 1993 for report and consent on proposed

demolition

To:

(Relevant responsible authority)

From:

Name:

Address:

Telephone: Facsimile:

Email:

Building Surveyor: Reg. No:

(If applicable)

Property address:

Proposal:

(Brief written description of proposal to be provided)

(Copy of application and plans must be attached)

Building permit application reference No:

The attached application for building permit is referred in accordance with section 29A of the

Building Act 1993 for report and consent.

A: THE CONSENT OF THE RELEVANT RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY IS REQUIRED BECAUSE:

(a) The proposed demolition meets the 50 per cent volume test under section 29A(1)(a) of the Act

Yes/No

AND/OR

(b) The proposed demolition meets the façade test under section 29A(1)(b) of the Act

Yes/No

B: RELEVANT PLANNING PERMIT:

Planning permit number has been obtained for the proposed demolition.*

(*Delete if not relevant)

Signed:

Dated:

1. A separate request for report and consent to the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, is required for an application to demolish or alter a

building which is on a register established under the Heritage Act 1995.

INFORMATION TO ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION

FOR A PERMIT TO DEMOLISH OR REMOVE A BUILDING OR

BUILDINGS

1. LOCATION OF JOB:

LOT NO:....................... STREET NO:...................................................................................

SUBURB: .......................................................

2. SUPERVISION:

I or my experienced foreman .............................................................................(name of foreman)

will continually supervise the progress of demolition or removal works.

3. PROTECTION OF ADJOINING PROPERTY AND PUBLIC

The following precautions shall be taken to ensure the safety of adjoining property and the public

using the street.

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4. I consider the following is satisfactory evidence and I have necessary knowledge, experience,

equipment and storage facilities to properly conduct the demolition or removal operations.

(a) METHOD OF DEMOLITION/REMOVAL............................................................................

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(b) KNOWLEDGE..................................................................................................................

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(c) EXPERIENCE...................................................................................................................

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(d) EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................

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(e) STORAGE FACILITIES .................................................................................................

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The precautionary measures referred to in Regulation 604 and 607 of the Building Regulations 2006 will

be complied with for the duration of the demolition or removal works.

SIGNED:...............................................DATE:........./........./......... PHONE NO:.........................................

ADDRESS:............................................................................................POST CODE:.................................

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE AND DURING DEMOLITION

Precautions before and during demolition shall be as follows:

(a) The demolition shall not be commenced until precautionary measures have been inspected

and approved.

(b) Before demolition is commenced and also during the progress of such work, all electric cables

or apparatus which are liable to be a source of danger, other than a cable or apparatus used

for the demolition works, shall be disconnected.

demolisher or of an experienced foreman.

(d) Unless otherwise expressly approved, demolition shall be executed storey by storey

commencing at the roof and working downward.

(e) All practicable precautions shall be taken to avoid danger from collapse of a building when any

part of a framed or partly framed building is removed.

(f) Demolished material shall not be allowed to remain on any floor or structure if the weight of the

material exceeds the safe carrying capacity of the floor or structure and such materials shall be

so piled or stacked that it will not endanger workmen or other persons, and shall be removed

as soon as practicable from the site unless otherwise authorised by the Building Surveyor.

(g) Dust creating material, unless thoroughly dampened shall not be thrown or dropped from the

building but shall be lowered by hoisting apparatus or removed by material chutes.

(h) Chutes shall be completely enclosed and a danger sign shall be placed at the discharged end

of every chute.

(i) No part of any external wall on or within 3 metres of a street alignment shall be pulled down

except during such hours as the Building Surveyor may direct.

(j) No wall, chimney or other structure or part of a structure shall be left unattended or

unsupported in such a condition that it may collapse during the wind or vibration or otherwise

become dangerous.

(k) Protective outriggers shall be installed where necessary to guard against danger to life or

property or when required by the Building Surveyor.