Demolition of a building

Do you need a demolition permit or a notification?

Within an area covered by a detailed development plan

You need a demolition permit to demolish a building or part of a building.

Outside an area covered by a detailed development plan

The municipality may have decided in area regulations that a demolition permit is required. If no demolition permit is required, you must submit a demolition notification. Demolition may not start until you have received start clearance from the municipality.

Exemptions from demolition notification outside a detailed plan

A demolition notification is not required for:

• Accessory buildings, for example garages and sheds.
• Farm buildings used for agriculture, forestry or a comparable activity.

Measures that normally do not require a demolition permit

A demolition permit is normally not required to demolish buildings or building parts that could be erected without a building permit, such as canopies or small accessory buildings. The municipality may still decide that a demolition permit is required.

If the building is moved

Moving a building counts as demolition at the place where the building is removed. This means a demolition permit at the original site and a building permit at the new site.

Buildings used for classified national defence activities

The rules on building permits and demolition permits do not apply to such buildings. Measures must be preceded by consultation with the County Administrative Board.

Voluntary application

Even if a demolition permit is not required, you may apply voluntarily to receive a written decision that the measure complies with the Planning and Building Act.

What is meant by demolition?

Demolition is the complete removal of a building or part of a building, including load-bearing parts. Removing only non-load-bearing parts is not demolition as long as the structural frame remains.