do I need to obtain any surveys or reports to have a chimney breast removed?

As its structural works, you need to inform bco.

It is really a building control job as you are involving structural work. It can be done on what's known as a building notice. Even with that you still need a structural engineer to design the supports. Hope this helps? Most people don't realise this work comes under building control. Shaun

We have recently taking down a large chimney(top/bottom) and had to have a structual engineer and building regs an experienced builder will inform you of what is required hope this helps

damp tech preservations i have carried out loads of this type work building controls will be involved in which you will need a structural engineer first to draw plans on load bearing lintels when your buider has worked to plan thats when it will be re-inspected by building controls hope this helps mr woods