There are two methods of applying for building regulations approval. These are:
- Full plans approval submission.
- Building notice application.
Full plans approval
This method involves submitting information to the council to allow it to ensure that work complies with building regulations. This information includes:
- Fully detailed plans.
- Specifications.
- Calculations.
- Other detailed supporting information.
The full plans application form is available to view and print at the bottom of this page.
Building notice application
The building notice method does not normally involve submitting detailed plans. It is more suitable for small building works. In some cases though it is necessary to provide some plans and detail to allow the council to carry out the required checks.
This type of approval is less formal. But it is important that the builder works closely with their appointed building control officer. This is to reduce the chance of any work being carried out that does not comply with the regulations
The building notice application form is available to view and print at the bottom of this page.
Regularisation
When building work has been carried out without the above procedures being followed, property owners should apply for a Regularisation Certificate.
Before a certificate is issued, the council must be reasonably satisfied that:
- The works conform to the building regulations.
- There is no risk to the health and safety of people in or around the property.
The Regularisation Certificate application form is available to view or print below.
Building regulations forms
Note: The above application forms are published in Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need a suitable reader to view and print them. A reader can be downloaded free from the Adobe website (full instructions for downloading the reader are provided on the site).