FAQs - Building and Planning
Does my building work need planning permission?
Does my development need building regulations?
How do the new Building Regulations April 2002 affect my development?
Where can I obtain a copy of the new Building Regulations?
I am buying a new house, has it got Building Regulation approval?
Did the building work to my house ever receive building regulation approval?
Does my building work need planning permission?
Normally anyone who wishes to "develop" land or buildings has to apply for planning permission. There are, however, exceptions to this rule and quite often work of a small scale would not need specific permission. Planning law is complex, and the simplest thing to do is contact the Development Control team for advice. They can be contacted on 01225 770382. Further information on applying for planning permission is available on this website.
Does my development need building regulations?
Depending on the type of work you are planning, you may need building control and/or planning permission. Our Building Control surveyors will be pleased to advise you. Click here for contact information.
More information about making a building control application is available on this website.
How do the new Building Regulations April 2002 affect my development?
The new Building Regulations relate to the installation of new windows and doors.
How they affect your development will depend on whether the property is listed, in a conservation area or whether the windows are large escape windows.
More information about the new regulations is available on this website.
Where can I obtain a copy of the new Building Regulations?
They are available from Her Majesty's Stationary Office (www.hmso.gov.uk). HMSO, St Clements House, 2 - 16 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BQ. Tel 0870 6005522.
I am buying a new house, has it got Building Regulation approval?
Your solicitor will obtain this information as part of the local search.
Did the building work to my house ever receive building regulation approval?
Your solicitor will have this information as part of the local search.