Do you need planning permission and building 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.

Is building regulations the same as planning permission?

Building Regulations and Town and Country Planning are completely separate. The Town and Country Planning process is designed to regulate the development and use of land. When you make a planning application you are seeking permission to enable you to carry out development.

Do I need plans for building regs?

You can apply for building regulations approval from your local authority building control service by giving a building notice. Plans are not required with this process so it’s quicker and less detailed than the full plans application.

What buildings can you build without planning permission?

Outbuildings such as sheds, garages, greenhouses and some other structures are also considered to be permitted development. You can build a garage or outbuilding on your property without planning permission as long as it’s of a reasonable size – no higher than 4 metres.

What’s the difference between building regulations and building control?

The Building Control is carried out to guarantee that any new building work aligns with the building regulations. This is done by reviewing the plans and details submitted with an application and then inspecting the construction work as it progresses on site.

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 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.

How much do building regs drawings cost?

How Much do Building Regulation Drawings Cost? For Building Regulation drawings, expect to pay from around £700 for a single-storey extension, and around £1,200 for a two-storey extension, excluding additional charges for structural calculations, building control application fees and any party wall agreements.

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.

Can I sell my house without building regs?

Yes, you, even if the previous owner was the one who made the building alterations. This means that if you don’t make the appropriate actions and the building regulation standards aren’t met, you can get fined or even face court proceedings.

What size extension does not need planning?

The maximum height of a single-storey rear extension should be four metres to avoid having to get planning permission for an extension. Extensions of more than one storey must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than three metres.

How big can a garden building be without planning?

It is single storey and less than 3 metres high (4 metres with a dual-pitched roof). If it’s within 2 metres of your boundary, the maximum height is 2.5 metres. The eaves are no more than 2.5 metres above ground level. It doesn’t have a balcony, veranda or raised platform.

What can I do if my Neighbour builds without planning permission?

If you built property or developed a site without planning permission, the council may ask you to apply retrospectively. If the council considers the development an unacceptable breach of planning control, they may take enforcement action. Depending on the type of breach, the council may serve: an enforcement notice.

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 regulations cover?

They cover all aspects of construction, including foundations, damp proofing, the overall stability of the building, insulation, ventilation, heating, fire protection and means of escape in case of fire. They also ensure that adequate facilities for people with disabilities are provided in certain types of building.

Can you buy a house without a completion certificate?

Without a completion certificate this description is inaccurate and could amount to misrepresentation. You could walk away, as you have not yet exchanged contracts. Alternatively, you could establish the value of the property with two bedrooms and make an offer for that amount.