Notifications, site conditions and variations
Notice of intention
A person who proposes to carry out building work shall not start that work unless:
- that person has given the relevant Building Control body notice of intention to start work
- at least two days have elapsed since the end of the day on which the notice was given - see regulation 16
This notification allows Building Control to schedule and conduct the necessary inspections to ensure compliance with building standards.
You will need to submit the 'start on site' form and return to us by email within this time period for legal purposes.
Email: build.control@luton.gov.uk
Notice of commencement
The notice of commencement is an additional stage where Building Control must be notified, known as the deemed commenced stage. According to regulation 16 (3C) of the Building Regulations 2010, it is a legal requirement to notify Building Control within five days after the work has commenced.
Unforeseen factors
With both types of application, particularly for building notices, there may be occasions where site conditions reveal unforeseen factors which may lead to additional expenditure. It is advisable to make allowance for this in setting a budget for the project.
However, for straightforward construction works necessary to satisfy building regulations should:
- have already been taken account of by the builder
- not generally be subject to additional cost