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Demolition
Demolition Applications
Documentation Required:
Demolition Application Form, rat baiting certificate, certificate of completion and compliance from Water Corporation, MRS form 1 & Supplementary Information Form for commercial buildings & dwellings with heritage listing or if requested by Planning Authorities. A Work Safe clearance in accordance with the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations is required for commercial buildings. A demolition method statement which includes provisions for the control of vibrations, noise and for the protection of the public and adjoining buildings.
Fees:
$50.00 per property, per storey
Works Bond - Table of Fees
The bond or Bank Guarantee is to be lodged at the time of application for the Building Licence or Demolition Licence, together with other building fees. Should no damage be caused to City assets during building works, this bond is fully refundable on completion of works. Please contact the Approval Services Unit to arrange refund.
| Type of Development | Deposit |
| Partitioning | nil |
| Development ($100,000 and below) | nil |
| Development ($100,001 - $500,000) | $1000.00 |
| Development ($500,001 - $1,000,000) | $5,000.00 |
| Development ($1,000,001 and above) - 100% cost of replacement of Council assets. | individually assessed |
| Gantry/Hoarding/Scaffolding | $500.00 |
| Demolition (per storey per building) | $1,500.00 |
| Administration Fee | $75.00* |
*The Administration Fee ($75.00) is charged in addition to all other fees, and applies to applications requiring works bonds only. This fee is non refundable.
Notes:
Application form must be fully completed including owners particulars and all address detail.
Rat baits must be down for 14 days before Health clearance can be granted to issue the licence.
The BCITF Levy applies to demolitions valued in excess of $20,000 and should be paid directly to the "Building and Construction Industry Training Fund" Telephone: 9381 0308.