If it’s the first time you have done any building work, knowing
where to start and finding your way through the process may seem a
little daunting. As a rough guide, you can follow the steps
below:
1 Check whether
the work requires Building Regulations approval or falls under one
of the Exempt types of work.
2 If not
exempt, you will need to formerly apply for Building Regulation
consent to build. Some people do not realise it, but strictly
speaking it is an offence if you or your builder carries out
controlled building work without first getting Building Regulation
consent.
3 The
application forms fees and plans are then sent to us for
registration and checking. If you wish to make your application
electronically, you can use the submit a plan system.
4 If you
submit a full plan or building notice application we will in the
majority of cases check the plans within 3 weeks.
5 Weather you
submit full plan or building notice application we
will come out and inspect the work at various stages.
6 When we are
happy with the work we issue a Completion Certificate.