How to apply for building regulations approval, including applications for building notices and full plans approval and urgent applications for straightforward building work.
You can either apply for a:
Applying for a building notice is suitable for minor work on a single family house, such as a garage conversion or an extension. You do not need to submit any plans but you must be confident that the work being done will comply with building regulations.
You risk having to fix any issues after we have inspected if it is not correct.
Applying for full plans submission means you need to submit detailed plans of the work you are doing. This method gives you the most protection.
You will need to create a new account if you do not already have one.
Submit an application on the Planning Portal
To apply using a printed application form, please contact us and we can post you a copy.
Telephone: 01483 743 841
We can complete a building notice application form over the phone if your works are urgent and straightforward. For example:
To complete your application over the phone, you will need have any structural calculations and a payment card available to pay the fee.
Telephone: 01483 743 841
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm
Once we have processed your payment, we will arrange an inspection date. Subject to availability, this can be the next day if necessary.
We will then email or post an acknowledgment letter, including your payment receipt, to you.
You will need building regulations approval and a certificate of compliance if you want to sell your home. If you do not obtain a completion certificate, it may void your property insurance policy. We strongly advise you check this with your insurer.
