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Building Control advice

This guide explains the types of projects that do and do not needs building regulations approval, the competent persons schemes, how to apply for a new project or buildings regulations, notifications, site conditions and variations, regularisation certificate application, how we protect your data and information about Building Control fees and payments.

Apply for a new project

There are two ways to make an application for new projects, depending on the type of work. These are:

  • building notice
  • full plans submission

For guidance on making an application, the link below will answer the following questions:

  • when do I make the application?
  • what is a building notice?
  • what is an application for building control approval with full plans?
  • should I speak to my local authority building control team before making a building regs application?
  • who makes the building regulations application?
  • how can I find my council’s contact details to make a building?

See guidance for all application types