Building Regulations
What are Building Regulations ?
Building Regulations, like planning conditions, are statutory requirements that must be satisfied in order for construction to be carried out. They are laid down by Parliament and are aimed at ensuring adequate standards of building work are met....
Making a Building Regulations Application
A 'Full Plans Application' should be submitted to your local authority before you start building (often along with the planning application)....
What if Building Regs Application is Refused ?
If your plans do not comply, you will be given a Refusal Notice. The reasons for rejection will be stated. This gives you a choice to put things right and resubmit. The refusal will not go on record (unlike a planning rejection) and resubmission is at no extra charge....