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Important: Application forms will not be registered as valid unless fee information has been correctly completed.
This form is for all building work except that done to offices, shops and such like.
This form is for all types of building work where you seek approval of plans.
This form is to let us know when you start work on a full plans application.
This form is for any additional plans that you complete after a conditional approval.
This is an application for a regularisation certificate within the department of building control.
No. A full plans application involves a two stage payment - one of which must be paid at the time you submit your plans (a 'plan charge'), and another following the first inspection on site (an 'inspection charge'). A 'building notice charge' will amount to the same as would be payable for a Full Plans application plus a site inspection; and is payable when you submit your building notice.
Once you have given a Building Notice or submitted Full Plans, you can start work at any time. However, you must give us a Commencement Notice at least two clear days (not including the day on which you give notice and any Saturday, Sunday, Bank or public holiday) before you start.
What happens if I do work without approval?
The Council has a general duty to see that building work complies with the Regulations - except where it is formally under the control of an Approved Inspector. Where the Council is controlling the work and finds after its completion that it does not comply, then we may require you to alter or remove it. If you fail to do this we may serve a notice requiring you to do so and you will be liable for the costs.
Yes. When the work is completed (excluding decorating and furnishing) you must arrange for a completion inspection by your building control officer. A completion certificate will be issued providing the work is satisfactory. It is strongly recommended that this completion certificate is obtained before final payment is made to the contractor. Solicitors may also require a copy of this certificate, which confirms that the work has been completed in accordance with the Building Regulations.
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