What is the difference between building regs and planning permission?

Here’s the answer: Planning permission covers the principles of development assessing whether the development will accord with local and national policies and whether it would cause unacceptable harm, for example, to neighbours’ amenities, whereas the building regulations cover the structural aspects of development and …

Do building regs check planning permission?

No, Building regulations approval is separate from Planning approvals, and you should always check whether further consents such as planning permission and/or listed building may be required. Check whether your building is listed using our Find My Nearest page.

Do I need building regs after planning?

It is generally realised that a form of permission is required for building work or alterations of properties. … For other building work, such as internal alterations, buildings regulations approval will probably be needed, but planning permission may not be.

What is the purpose of building regulations?

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. Local councils administer the regulations.

How long do building regs take?

A decision should be received within five weeks for a full plans application. However, this may be extended to two months by agreement. It is necessary then to give the building control body two working days notice before commencing the works.

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.

Do you have to pay for building regs?

Standard Charges for the Creation of New Dwellings

The charges for Building Regulation work are required to cover the cost of the service provided with the exception of work that is carried out for the benefit of a disabled person that is charge exempt.

Who is responsible for building regs?

With all building work, the owner of the property (or land) in question is ultimately responsible for complying with the relevant planning rules and building regulations (regardless of the need to apply for planning permission and/or building regulations approval or not).

What plans are required for building regulations?

There are three types of applications; Full Plans, Building Notice and Regularisation. See leaflet 5 for further guidance on regularisation applications where the work has already been carried out. A full plans application can be used for all types of building work.

What do building regs check?

We will check these items when you complete the building work: Fire precautions and requirements (even for a small extension) Ventilation to rooms and roof voids. … Roof coverings and insulation.

Are building Regs statutory?

Building regulations in the United Kingdom are statutory instruments or statutory regulations that seek to ensure that the policies set out in the relevant legislation are carried out. … The Act in England and Wales permits detailed regulations to be made by the Secretary of State.