West Sussex · RH12, RH13
Demolition in Horsham
Demolition is the controlled removal of a structure — from a single wall or outbuilding to a full building — including safety measures, waste removal and, where required, formal notice to the local authority before work starts.
In Horsham, that covers Roffey, Holbrook, Littlehaven, Denne, Trafalgar, Broadbridge Heath, Southwater, Warnham, Colgate. Horsham's town centre retains a historic core of timber-framed and Georgian buildings around the Carfax and Causeway, surrounded by Victorian villas, interwar suburbs and newer developments on the town's edges. The surrounding villages and countryside sit close to the South Downs, which shapes both the property styles and the planning context for extension and renovation work.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Horsham for demolition
Property styles in Horsham
Horsham has a strong stock of period cottages and Victorian villas in and around the town centre, alongside 20th-century family housing in the surrounding estates and larger detached homes in the outlying villages. Extension and loft conversion potential varies significantly between the historic core and the more recent suburbs.
Planning considerations
Horsham District Council is the local planning authority. The town centre, including the Causeway, is a conservation area with a number of listed buildings, meaning alterations to visible elevations, windows and materials are more tightly controlled. Some outlying villages also have their own conservation area designations, which we check before advising on likely planning routes.
How it works
Our demolition process
- 01
Survey and notification
Assessing the structure, checking for asbestos, and notifying the local authority under the Building Act where required for larger demolitions.
- 02
Services disconnection
Disconnecting or capping gas, electricity, water and drainage connections ahead of demolition.
- 03
Demolition
Taking down the structure using appropriate methods for its size, materials and site access.
- 04
Waste clearance
Sorting and removing demolition waste and skips, and leaving the site made safe and clear.
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Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Demolition in Horsham: FAQs
Do you provide demolition across all of Horsham?
Yes, we cover the RH12 and RH13 postcode areas in full, including Roffey, Holbrook, Littlehaven, Denne, Trafalgar, Broadbridge Heath, Southwater, Warnham, Colgate.
Do I need to notify the council before demolishing a building?
For larger demolitions, yes — a formal notice under Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 is usually required at least six weeks before work starts, giving the local authority the chance to set conditions covering matters like site safety, dust and adjoining structures. Smaller, non-notifiable demolitions still need to be carried out safely and in line with other regulations.
Do I need an asbestos survey before demolition?
If the building or any part of it was constructed before the 2000 UK asbestos ban, an asbestos survey is generally needed before demolition to identify and safely deal with any asbestos-containing materials, arranged with a specialist licensed contractor.
Is Horsham town centre a conservation area?
Yes, the historic core around the Carfax and Causeway is a conservation area with a number of listed buildings, which affects what changes can be made without planning permission or listed building consent.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.