Building information and FAQs

Demolition permit information 

A demolition permit is required for the demolition, dismantling or removal of a building or incidental structure. 

Please lodge your application online at Lodge and Track an application. 

Information to be submitted with demolition permit application 

A demolition permit application must be accompanied by: 

• relevant information as required, eg site plans indicating building to be demolished. Please note: applicants may need to provide more details for commercial or complex buildings; 
• evidence of prescribed notifications (r. 19(2): 

(a) notification of the name, address and contact number of the applicant for a demolition permit and the name of the permit authority to which the application is made to be given to the Heritage Council of Western Australia if the place to which the application relates— 

(i) is subject to a Heritage Agreement made under the Heritage Act section 29; or 

(ii) is entered in the Register of Heritage Places established under the Heritage Act section 46; or 

(iii) is subject to a Conservation Order under the Heritage Act section 59; or 

(iv) is subject to an Order in Council made under the Heritage Act section 80; 

(b) the notification required under the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 regulation 3.119; 

(c) notification of the intended demolition work to each person who provides electricity, gas, telephone or water services to the place that is the subject of the application. 

• evidence that the building or incidental structure to be demolished has been treated to ensure that it is not infested by rodents at the time of the demolition; 

• appropriate consent forms or court orders where work adversely affects other land; 
• where asbestos is present, details of the contractor; 
• payment of the prescribed fee and levy (if applicable); and 
• copy of development (planning) approvals (if applicable)* 

The person named as demolition contractor may be required to be appropriately licensed by WorkSafe to carry out demolition work and may also require an asbestos removal licence. 

Note - development (planning) approval is only required where the property is heritage listed or demolition works involve a common or shared wall with another building or dwelling.  

Related Information 

BA5 - Application for demolition permit 

Demolition Check List

Worksafe WA Demolition Work Code of Practice 

Worksafe Licence and Registration Search 

Asbestos removal during demolition

Asbestos was commonly used in building materials prior to 1987. Asbestos fibres can be present in a number of products including: 

• Roofing, shingles and siding   

• Exterior wall cladding 
• Fencing 
• Thermal boards around fireplaces 
• Gaskets in wood stoves 
• Textured paints 

• Backing material in flooring/tiles 
• Water or flue pipes 
• Insulation of pipes/heaters 

Asbestos is always present in the air we breathe, so we are all exposed to a low level every day, however, this is highly unlikely to lead to asbestos-related disease. Generally, undisturbed asbestos cement products do not pose a health risk, as the fibres are bound together in a solid cement matrix, such as in asbestos fences. However, if the material is damaged or disturbed, fibres may be released into the air. Asbestos can pose a serious health risk if not removed safely. 

For further information about disease risk refer to the Department of Health website. 

 Related Information 

• Department of Health - Asbestos 
• Department of Health - Guidance note - Identification of asbestos 
• Department of Health - Asbestos regulation amendments 
• Department of Commerce - Asbestos licence 

Dust control 

Dust nuisance is a considerable issue during demolition of property especially during dry conditions. If you are completing demolition, you must ensure dust escape is minimised as far as practicable. It is an offence under the Health Local Law 2003(PDF, 328KB) for an owner or occupier (which includes demolition companies) to cause or permit the escape of dust from premises in such quantity as to cause a nuisance.   

It is important that dust control measures are put in place as a preventative. You should consider: 

• applying a constant water supply or binding agent to the areas or activities which are likely to produce quantities of dust 

• erecting temporary screening (with adequate porosity) to a minimum 2m in height on boundaries 
• ensuring unsealed areas where vehicle and machinery are moving about are also subject to dust suppression 
• ensuring stockpiles of loose material likely to cause a dust nuisance are adequately stabilised or covered 
• notifying adjacent property owners or occupiers at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of any potential dust-causing activity so they have time to arrange alternative times to undertake household chores such as washing and cleaning.  

The Town of Victoria Park has 10 business days to determine Certified building permit (BA1), Demolition permit (BA5), Occupancy permit (BA9), Occupancy permit strata (BA11), Building approval certificate (BA13) and Building approval certificate strata (BA15) applications. 

We have 25 business days to determine Uncertified Building permit (BA2) (Class 1a and Class 10 buildings and incidental structures only) applications.  

To report a dust problem

Contact the Enviromental Health team via email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au provide your contact details and address of the property of concern.