Making an application
Anyone intending to carry out work to which Building Regulations apply must lodge an application with their local Building Control Office. Some examples of such work are:-
-Erecting a new building
-Extending an existing building
-Changing the use of a building (e.g. house to offices).
-Converting a roofspace or garage.
-Carrying out structural alterations - for example
-Replacing existing walls, floors, roofs, stairs.
-Making two rooms into one.
-Removal of a chimney breast.
-Installing cavity wall installation.
Before proceeding with any work you should seek the advice of your Building Control Officer.
What You Must Do
If an application is required, there is a choice of procedure:
-a full plans submission
-a building notice
In either case you must lodge an application prior to starting work. You can be prosecuted for failing to do this.
A full plans submission requires you to complete a standard application form. With the form you must provide the following:-
-Two copies (three for commercial schemes) of plans, sections, constructional details.
-A site location plan and a block plan showing boundaries and adjacent buildings.
-A plan fee and where required an estimate of cost.
