Apply for a demolition notice

If you are planning to demolish a building or part of a building in the borough of Lewisham, you must submit a demolition notice to us, giving at least six weeks' notice prior to the demolition taking place.

Building Safety Levy: starts 1 October 2026

The Building Safety Levy (BSL) will come into effect on 1 October 2026. It is a tax on new dwellings and new bedspaces in purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA).

Developers must pay the levy on certain building control applications or notices before completion or occupation of the building. The Council will collect the levy.

The Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 sets out how the levy will operate.

Public Access system maintenance

The Public Access system will be unavailable from 7.30pm on Friday 11 September until 4pm on Sunday 13 September due to essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

What happens next

We will send you an acknowledgement on the day we receive your application, with your reference number.

Demolition notice form

Pdf, 59.7KB

General advice

You can reduce or avoid causing any nuisance to the neighbours or action being taken by the Council, if you:

send a letter to the neighbours before work starts, telling them about the work and what to expect
give the neighbours a contact name and telephone number and keep them informed
keep dust, noise and smoke to a minimum

Contact us

Building Control

Fourth Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU

Telephone:

020 8314 8233

Email:

building.control@lewisham.gov.uk

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday, 9-11am and 3-5pm

Published on: 28/10/2025