diff --git a/backend/src/openarchiefbeheer/destruction/models.py b/backend/src/openarchiefbeheer/destruction/models.py
index e37d1366..c5e725ec 100644
--- a/backend/src/openarchiefbeheer/destruction/models.py
+++ b/backend/src/openarchiefbeheer/destruction/models.py
@@ -264,6 +264,8 @@ def create_report_zaak(self) -> None:
     def clear_local_metadata(self) -> None:
         self.items.update(extra_zaak_data={})
 
+        self.destruction_report.delete()
+
 
 class DestructionListItem(models.Model):
     destruction_list = models.ForeignKey(