You asked: What is planning and building control?

Put simply, Planning Permission deals with the appearance of the proposal and the effect it will have on neighbouring properties and the general environment while Building Control deals with the technical and constructional details of building works to ensure the health and safety of people in and around the building.

Do I need plans for building control?

Generally only a site plan needs to be prepared, although sometimes detailed plans and calculations are required to support the application. Plans are not checked for compliance with Building Regulations and no Approval Notice is issued.

What is building and planning regulations?

Building regulations set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety and health for people in or about those buildings. … For other building work, such as internal alterations, buildings regulations approval will probably be needed, but planning permission may not be.

What are the responsibilities of building control?

overseeing the work of building surveyors and providing them with supportive management. providing advice about construction safety matters and new building regulations. making regular inspections of building work at various stages of completion. keeping records of how projects are progressing.

Why is building control important?

The Building Regulations are intended to protect people’s safety, health and welfare in and around buildings. The regulations are also designed to improve conservation of fuel and power, protect and enhance the environment and promote sustainable development.

What happens if you build without building regs?

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.

How do I get building Control approval?

5 steps to building regulations approval

1. Choose a building control surveyor. …
2. Submit your building regulations application. …
3. Get to work. …
4. The building control surveyor visit. …
5. The completion visit!

What happens after planning approval?

Once this has occurred, the planning permission applies to the land, not the owner. That means that in most situations, you’ll be able to sell the land and the planning permission will transfer along with it to the new owner.

What can I build without planning permission?

23 Projects You Can Do Without Planning Permission

• Interior renovations. …
• Single-storey extensions. …
• Build a conservatory without planning permission. …
• Erect a multi-storey extensions. …
• Repair, replace or add windows. …
• Loft conversion. …
• Replace roof. …
• Install rooflights.

What is the four year rule in planning?

‘THE 4 YEAR RULE’ applies to building, engineering or other works which have taken place without the benefit of planning permission, and that have remained unchallenged by enforcement action for 4 years or more. In this context one has undertaken operational development or physical works.

Who is responsible for informing building control?

Registered tradesmen will notify Building Control on your behalf and issue you with a certificate of completion. If you don’t use a registered tradesman, then you will have to notify Building Control and pay a fee to have the work inspected.

Do building control check foundations?

Inspection Comments

Foundations – Allows ground conditions to be checked to ensure that the foundations are sufficient to carry the load of your proposals. This inspection must take place before the foundation concrete is poured.

Can building control stop work?

Please note: Building Regulations have no powers to stop building work.

Is there a time limit on building control?

A Building Regulation application is valid for three years from the date of deposit. If you have started the works within the three years, there is no time limit to finish. however the onus is on the owner to ensure regular visits to check progress are being requested. When can I start work on my proposals?

Can I start work without building regulations?

It is permissible to begin works before approval has been received, however, if the works are subsequently found not to comply with the building regulations, they may have to be altered or removed.