Planning permission or prior approval may be required to demolish a building; it depends on a number of factors such as the type and size of the building and its location.
Permission is not required to demolish:
- buildings with a volume of less than 50 cubic metres
- greenhouses
- conservatories
- prefabricated garages and sheds
Give notice of demolition
You must give us notice of plans to demolish a building by submitting a Section 80 notice form at least six weeks in advance.
If you cannot use the form
If you cannot use the form, email building.control@leeds.gov.uk.
We will visit the site and issue a notice of conditions to ensure that precautions are in place to safeguard the public.
Please send us your application by post or email.
Cost
Applications cost £200. Once your application has been received and accepted, we will give you an application reference number. You will need this before making your payment.
Pay online
Pay for a Section 80 notice application online
Pay by telephone
Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or credit card. Contact us to make your payment.
Contact us
Phone
0113 378 6006
(Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, voicemail outside of these hours)
Post
Building Control
Leeds City Council
9th Floor, Merrion House
110 Merrion Centre
Leeds
LS2 8BB
