Building Control

Building Notices

There are two ways of making a Building Application, Full Plans or Building Notice. The main features of a Building Notice are:

It is best suited for small, uncomplicated works.
It cannot be used for Designated buildings and subject to the work place regulations, buildings within 3m of a sewer or fronting a private road.
It initially requires only the submission of a block plan showing the proposals in relation to existing buildings, boundaries and adjacent streets together with two copies of Building Notice application forms (remember as much information should be submitted as possible).
Separate notice is required 48 hours before work commences.
No decision notice will be issued.
One fee is payable, after the work commences.
More emphasis put onto site work and your builder – this might mean that work will need to be removed or altered if it does not comply.
Expires three years after being submitted.
May not be accepted by some lending bodies.

Charges

All submissions under the Building Regulations attract a charge with the exception of works being carried out for the benefit of a disabled person. You can find out about the current level of charges here.

You may apply online for Building Notice only (not available for full plans).
- Application form and further information on using this method of application.

If you wish to access the application forms to print, complete and return, these are available as PDF* files; click below:

[Download PDF file] Full Plans application form (1.14MB)
Building Notice application form (794KB)
Notice of Intention form (for replacement windows only) (100k)

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