How to apply for Building Regulation Approval
There are two ways in which you can apply for building
regulations namely a Full Plans Application or a Building Notice
Application
Full Plans Application
To make a full plans application you will need:-
- An
application form
available on line or from planning reception
- The appropriate fee and
- For domestic buildings two sets of plans clearly showing
details of the proposed work
- For commercial 3 sets of plans
A Building Control Officer will check the application for
compliance with the building regulations; consultation may be
carried out with the Structural Engineer, Fire Authority and
drainage engineer, depending upon the type of building
proposed.
There is a time limit of five weeks by which a decision must be
given to your application, which can be extended to two months from
the date of deposit of plans, with your agreement.
At Bromsgrove we endeavour to contact your agent within 10
working days from the deposit of the application if the plans are
found not to be in accordance with the regulations, the opportunity
to amend the plans is given (this is when the extension of time is
a good option, which allows you extra time to amend the plans
preventing a rejection being issued)
Building Notice Application
To make a building notice application you need:-
- An application
form
available on line or from planning reception
- The appropriate fee
- A site plan
A Building Notice application should be deposited with the
Council, not less than 48 hours before work is due to start on
site
You will not have the same protection as a full plans
application, as the builder will not have a working drawing to
follow. The objective of the Building Notice procedure is to reduce
delay in the building process and is more suited to minor domestic
applications.
A Building Notice may only be used on domestic work however, it
is not advisable to carry out a loft conversion in this way, as
structural details, calculations and means of escape layout need to
be shown
For help and advice please call the Building Control Helpline on
01527 881348 or 881349
