Making an Application

We're introducing new building control forms in the 2024.
They'll be available on this site from 01 January. In the mean time please contact us to request forms 01229 876 490.

Making a Building Regulations Application

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There are two methods of applying for Building Regulations.

• Application for Approval with Full Plans Submission - This is depositing a detailed set of plans and specifications drawn up by an architect, the plans are then checked in detail and if they comply with the Building Regulations an approval notice is issued.
• Building Notice - This is for domestic work only and involves completing an application form supplying details of proposed works. An acceptance notice is then issued and all work is dealt with on site.

Electronic Applications

Applications can be submitted online by visiting http://www.submit-a-plan.com/

Submit-a-plan enables anyone who has internet access to apply for Building Regulations electronically, applications can be submitted to Local Authorities country wide without the need of printing plans.

You can also submit Building Regulations electronically by visiting the Planning Portal https://buildingcontrol.planningportal.co.uk/

Application for Approval with Full Plans

Your Application for Approval with Full Plans application should include:

• contact for advice about new style forms and to request forms 01229 876 490
• Two copies of detailed drawings of the proposed work.
• Two copies of a site location plan highlighting the boundary of your property.
• The appropriate fee.
• Approval with Full Plans (England) Notes and Checklist
• Approval with Full Plans Form
• Notification of Change of Dutyholder
• Regulation 16(4A) Completion Notice

Building Notice Application

Your Building Notice application should include:

• contact for advice about new style forms and to request forms 01229 876 490
• If the proposed work consists of an extension or new build, a site location plan detailing the boundary of your property.
• The appropriate fee.
• Building Notice Notes and Checklist
• Building Notice Form
• Notification of Change of Dutyholder
• Regulation 16(4A) Completion Notice

Regularisation Application

This is a method of applying for Building Regulations retrospectively, for advice and to discuss your application needs please call 01229 876356.

Your Regularisation application should include:

• contact for advice about new style forms and to request forms 01229 876 490
• If the work consists of an extension or new build, a site location plan detailing the boundary of your property.
• The appropriate fee.
• Regularisation Certificate Application Notes and Checklist
• Regularisation Certificate Application Form
• Regularisation 18(3) Relevant Requirement Information

Building Control Fees

For information and advice on the Building Regulation Scheme of Charges please contact us on 01229 876356 or email bc1@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk