Can I search Building Regulations application?
All building regulations applications are registered against a property and you can search for properties and their associated applications using our building regulations application database.
Can you view building control applications online?
You can follow the progress of a building regulation application, search a weekly list of applications and decisions and view historic applications and property details, including maps, through our building regulation applications database.
Can I build an extension without building regulations?
Most extensions of properties require approval under the Building Regulations. There are a number of classes of new buildings or extensions of existing buildings that do not need Building Regulations approval, i.e. are exempt from the Regulations.
What is the 2 Year building regs rule?
Prosecution is possible up to two years after the completion of the offending work. This action will usually be taken against the person carrying out the work (builder, installer or main contractor).
How long does building regs approval take?
You can expect a decision within 5 weeks, or 2 months with your consent. You’ll get a completion certificate within 8 weeks of completion of the building work as long as it complies.
How long does it take to get building regs?
Once the construction works have commenced, and the building control body has undertaken a commencement inspection, the approval lasts indefinitely. A completion certificate should be received within eight weeks of completion of the building work if it complies with the regulations.
What happens if you don’t get building regulations?
The Local Authority has to see that building work complies with the Regulations. If the work does not comply, you may be asked to alter or remove it. If you fail to do this, the Local Authority may serve a notice requiring you do so within 28 days, and you will be liable for the costs.
What size extension does not need planning?
Without planning or neighbour permission, extensions on a terraced or semi-detached residential property must be no taller than 4 metres in height, no longer than 3 metres and must be single storey.
Do you need building regulations after 10 years?
Despite the fact that there is no time limit on the local authority’s right to apply for an injunction, it is generally accepted that if 10 years or more have passed since the work was carried out then there is no serious risk of action fro breach of building regulations being taken.
How long do building regs take?