Applications to our building control service will now require additional information to be provided.
The information required will depend on the nature of the works and whether the application is a Full Plans or a Building Notice. However, you may be asked to provide any of the following details.
Details of the principal designer
See the definition (above).
Details of the principal contractor
See the definition (above).
Statement of consent
Where the application is not being submitted by the client, the designer or contractor will need to provide a 'statement of consent'. This needs to be signed and dated by the client stating that they agree that the application can be made, and the information contained in the application is correct.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Whether the building is a building to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies or will apply after the completion of work. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order applies to buildings that are non-domestic premises and will include the common area of flats.
Higher risk buildings
Confirmation that the building is not classed as a higher-risk building. These buildings are buildings with seven or more storeys or that are 18 metres or higher, and either:
- have at least two residential units
- are hospitals or care homes (during design and construction)
If the building is a higher-risk building then we can't accept an application for the works and you will need to apply to the Building Safety Regulator. See:
Use of the building
The current use of the building including the current use of each storey.
The proposed use of the building, including the proposed use of each storey.
Height of the building
The height of the building before and after building work has taken place. The height is measured from the lowest external ground level to the height of the highest floor level.
Number of storeys
The number of storeys in the building before and after building work has taken place.
Commencement date
A statement setting out the date when it is proposed the work will reach the point when it is to be regarded as commenced. This is the date at which works start on site and does not include site setup, demolition or enabling works.
Commencement of works will now be considered more of a 'meaningful start' and works are deemed to have been commenced when the following stage has been reached.
Complex buildings: the date at which the foundations supporting the building and the structure of the lowest floor level of that building are completed. The definition of a complex building can be found in Section 46A(5) of the Building Regulations.
Non-complex buildings: the date at which the sub-surface structure of the building or the extension, including all foundations, basement levels, and structure of the ground floor level is complete.
Other works: the point at which 15% of the construction works will be completed.
Please note: this does not mean inspections are not required before this date.
Electrical work
Whether you are using an electrician who is registered with a relevant competent persons scheme. These are electricians who are members of BESCA, Blue Flame Certification, Certsure, NAPIT, OFTEC, or Stroma. See:
Requirement H4 (building over sewers)
If you think that there may be a public sewer within the vicinity of your extension, then it is likely that H4 will apply. You can contact us for advice on the sewer map.