From 1st December 2008 the VAT on all applications other than Regularisation Certificates will be calculated at 15%, a new list of charges is available to download.
Full Plans Submission - this is the route most people choose.
This entails producing scaled drawings clearly denoting construction details and, where appropriate, structural calculations to confirm the adequacy of the structural design. A ‘Full Plans’ submission should contain two completed copies of an application form together with two paper copies of a building plan (four copies of plans are required for commercial development) incorporating a site location plan, and the correct fee.
To help you when preparing your application and to avoid any delays in your application being registered please refer to the "Application Checklist Sheet" which is available to download.
When these details are deposited they are checked by the Building Control Surveyor responsible for the area in which where the work is being carried out. Any queries are conveyed to you or your agent and when these are resolved an approval is issued. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible, but during busy periods, this may take up to 5 weeks, (or 2 months by agreement), so long as an application has been received by Building Control the the works may commence before the formal approval notice is issued but you must ensure that relevant inspections are requested.
The 'Full Plans Submission' form and 'Schedule of Fees' are available to download.
TIP: When filling out these forms, ensure the form is in PRINT VIEW and TAB through the fields rather than using the enter key.
We now have an on-line submission facility, please see link.
Building Notice Option - under this option no detailed plans are required.
Under this option, no formal approval is given on a ‘Building Notice’ therefore you do not have the same protection afforded by approval of detailed building plans as you would have under the ’Full Plans’ procedure, also completion certificates may not issued for works undertaken on a 'Building Notice', this would be up to the officers discretion and dependent on what site inspections had been requested and undertaken.
This is a simpler approach particularly suitable for smaller projects such as bathroom installations, minor structural alterations.
This option can be only be used for domestic work. All work to other buildings requires the full plans option.You may commence work 48 hours after depositing a valid building notice. A valid ‘Building Notice’ submission should contain one completed copy of an application form together with a site location plan, and the correct fee.
The 'Building Notice' form is available upon request.
We now have an on-line submission facility, please see link.
Replacement Windows and Doors
This option is available for both domestic and commercial re-glazing (please note there is a difference in the application fee for commercial applications). One copy of a Building Notice form should be submitted to our Building Regulations Department, accompanied by the correct fee.
The 'Application form for Replacement Windows and-or Doors' form and 'Schedule of Fees' are available to download.
TIP: When filling out these forms, ensure the form is in PRINT VIEW and TAB through the fields rather than using the enter key.
We now have an on-line submission facility, please see link.
Regularisation Option
If you have completed work without applying for Building Regulations, you should seek to regularise the works, by having it checked by Inspectors to make sure all aspects comply with Building Regulations. You should submit 1 copy of the Regularisation application form, 1 copy of the plans detailing the works which have been carried out and the correct fee. We will then inspect the property after all other stages have been completed and let you know if anything needs to be done for a Regularisation Certificate to be issued. Some parts may need to be opened up for inspection and we will advise you. We will try to keep this to a minimum.
The 'Application for Regularisation Certificate' form and 'Schedule of Fees' are available to download.
TIP: When filling out these forms, ensure the form is in PRINT VIEW and TAB through the fields rather than using the enter key.
We now have an on-line submission facility, please see link.