City of Cockburn - Wetlands to Waves

When is a Demolition Permit Required?

Any person demolishing a building or part of a building/structure must ensure that they obtain a Demolition Permit prior to commencing any demolition works.

To apply for a Demolition Permit, a Demolition Permit Application Form(BA5) and fees (see fee details) together with two copies of the site plan clearly indicating the building/s to be demolished and also indicating those structures being retained is to be submitted to the City's Building Service along with all other required information as listed on the Demolition information sheet.(refer to the download documents on the right hand side of this page)

If the proposed demolition works are likely to adversely affect adjoining land or buildings beyond the boundaries of the demolition site then a fully completed Form (BA20) "Notice and Request for Consent of Work Affecting other Land" must be submitted with the application for demolition. If the affected adjoining land owner refuses their consent then the person responsible for the proposed demolition works must obtain a Court Order to carry out the works.

Once the demolition contractor has completed the works approved by the Demolition Permit they must notify the City within 7 days of completion by submitting a "Notice of Completion" Form (BA7).

If a person/contractor who has been issued a Demolition Permit ceases or fails to complete the works then they must notify the City within 7 days of ceasing the works by submitting a "Notice of Cessation" Form (BA8).

It is required that all buildings to be demolished be rat baited.  There are also specific requirements in regard to demolishing buildings containing asbestos products and buildings connected to on site effluent disposal systems (septic tanks).