What do I need permission for?
Depending on the nature of the building project, you will need one of the followingÂ
- Building regulations approval
- Planning permission
- Both of the above
When do I need building regulations approval?
You need building regulations approvals forÂ
- New buildings
- Changing existing buildings
- The installation of controlled services and fittings
- Changing the use of a building
What do building regulations cover?
Building regulations cover a number of important things, including
- Structure, strength and stability
- Fire safety
- Moisture resistance
- Toxic substances
- Sound insulation
- Ventilation
- Drainage and waste disposal
- Heat-producing equipment
- Stairways
- Energy saving
- Disabled access and facilities
- Safety glazing
If you are unsure if you need building regulations approval and/or planning permission, visit the Planning Portal.
Apply for building regulations approval
You can apply for planning permission here or take advantage of our expert pre-application advice service.
Enforcement policy
Our aim is to help improve standards and compliance with building regulations. Therefore we have adopted this enforcement policy to ensure that individuals, businesses, and others can understand what to expect from our Building Control Inspectors.
There are many good designers and contractors and so where work is carried out in accordance with building regulations there will be no need to refer to this enforcement policy.
