Contact Building Control to discuss whether you need to submit a building control application.
Alternatively, you can submit a householder enquiry form and receive written confirmation of what you need to do about building regulations or planning permission.
Work that usually requires a building control application
- extensions
- loft conversions
- new buildings (housing/residential/commercial)
- removal of or alteration of a load bearing wall
- installations of sanitary appliances (baths/toilets)
- underpinning works
- removal of chimney breast (that requires structural support)
- cavity wall insulation
- installation of replacement windows (see the FENSA website)
- change of building use
Work that doesn't usually require a building control application
Construction of:
- a porch
- a conservatory
- a detached garage/shed
- a carport
- a covered way
- a greenhouse
- a temporary building
Also see
Building Control
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