You will need to submit a full plan application to get approval to carry out any of the following:
- erecting a building
- extending an existing building
- carrying out structural alterations to an existing building
- converting a loft
- changing the use of a building
- installing services and fittings, eg install central heating
- erecting a conservatory, eg where the floor area is greater than 30 square meters
From 1 July 2021 there will be a single payment of fees on deposit of Full Plans Building Control applications.
We are doing this to streamline our processes and help us deliver a more efficient service.
Full Plans procedure
You may submit the application yourself or you may engage someone to do it for you. If an agent is employed all correspondence will be directed to them. In all cases a full postal address must be provided to allow us to contact either you or your agent.
The full postal address of the property where the development is to be carried out should be provided as should the proposed use of the new structure. With your application you must send the following:
- the correct plan charge
- two copies of the application form, which the applicant should sign
- two copies of all drawings which show existing and proposed layouts
- full constructional detail
Once you have applied, we will send you a payment link for our online payment service. Please use the address where the work is taking place as the payment reference.
Completion Certificate
On satisfactory completion of the works, Building Control will issue a Completion Certificate indicating that construction standards conform with the Building Regulations.
The Certificate is a valuable document and should be retained for any future sale of the property.
You can consult with Building Control prior to making an application to obtain further assistance relating to the level of information required. This will include the charge appropriate to the type of work to be carried out.
A Full Plan application remains valid for 3 years from the date of application.
The deposit fee is paid when the application is submitted and the site inspection fee is payable on commencement of work on site.
Other approvals
The proposal may also require Planning approval, in which case you should contact us.
Where the proposal may affect your neighbour, you have a responsibility under the Party Wall Act 1996 to contact your neighbour before an application is submitted.