Summary

Frequently asked questions relating to the need to seek Building Regulations approval for certain types of work to buildings.

 

Do I Need Approval ?

It is not always easy to determine whether Building Regulations approval may, or may not be required for works that you are considering carrying out to your property.

 

In order to assist you, the list below includes the most common types of work carried out to properties. For further information about whether approval is required for a particular type of work and under what circumstances, please click on the relevant link below.

1. Attached garage |
2. Carport |
3. Cavity wall insulation|
4. Conservatory |
5. Conversion to flats|
6. Detached garage|
7. Electrical work|
8. Extension to house|
9. Garden wall|
10. Internal alterations|
11. Porch|
12. Replacement windows|
13. Re-roofing|
14. Room in a roof space|
15. Underpinning  |

Simple Visual Guide for House Holders

Alternatively you may wish to view a simple visual guide for house holders provided by the Planning Portal, which outlines common household projects. The guide will take around 30 seconds to load on a broadband connection. It will open in a new window that you may need to resize.

 

The Planning Portal's Simple Visual Guide for house holders|[external link]

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Alternatively, you can view a text only version of the guidance|.

 

Please Note

If you remain uncertain about whether or not work that you are proposing to carry out requires Building Regulations approval, please contact a member of the Building Control staff. Contact details|.

 

Planning Permission

The information contained within the Building Control web pages relates only to the Building Regulations. Irresepective of whether your proposal requires Building Regulations approval or not, it may still require Planning permission and you are therefore advised to contact a member of the Planning staff to discuss the need for Planning permission. Alternatively, please refer to the Planning Section web pages|.