Applications and advice

Our application forms and permits are available to download. The relevant forms should be printed out and returned to us.

Application forms

• Building Notice
• Full plans Building Regulation application
• Do I need planning permission or building regulation consent for building works at my home?
• Do I need retrospective planning permission and/or building regulation consent for building works already carried out on my home?
• Regularisation certificate - work already started.

Advice leaflets

• Applying for Building Regulations Approval
• Introductory guide to extensions produced by the Planning Portal (external link)
• Inspection of building work in progress
• Regularisation procedure
• Types of garage and carport exempt from Building Regulations
  • Garage conversion details
• Conservatories and porches exempt from Building Regulations
• Smoke detectors in dwellings
• Building Regulations and loft conversions
• Conservation of Fuel and Power - Guidance for designers
• Conservation of Fuel and Power - Guidance for householders
• The Party Wall Act 1996 - Explanatory booklet (external link)
• Approved Document Part P - Electrical safety in dwellings - Guidance note