192Refusal of application for demolition permit

### 192 Refusal of application for demolition permit > > (1)  A permit authority may refuse an application for a demolition permit under [section 190](#GS190@EN) if the permit authority considers the refusal to be reasonable in the circumstances. > > > (2)  A permit authority must refuse an application for a demolition permit under [section 190](#GS190@EN) if the permit authority is satisfied that – > > > > > > (a) the proposed permit demolition work will not comply with this Act; or > > > > > > > (b) all appropriate protection work has not been, or will not be, performed in respect of the work; or > > > > > > > (c) the proposed permit demolition work will not be performed by persons qualified as required under [section 180(a)](#GS180@HpaEN) ; or > > > > > > > (d) the responsible person for the work does not meet the requirements of [section 5](#GS5@EN) . > > > (3)  If a permit authority refuses an application for a demolition permit under [section 190](#GS190@EN) , the permit authority must notify the applicant in writing of – > > > > > > (a) the refusal of the application; and > > > > > > > (b) the reason for the refusal of the application; and > > > > > > > (c) the right of appeal under this Act in respect of the decision to refuse the application.