Once you know an application is required you can decide on the type of application you want to submit. There are two types available:

• full plans application
• building notice

Full plans application

These applications must be accompanied with detailed plans of the proposal that allow a full assessment to be made.

If the plans comply with the Building Regulations Approved Documents an Approval, often with conditions, can be issued.

This leaves much less to chance on site and gives you the opportunity to obtain a more accurate estimate from a builder.

Application fees are payable in two parts. You pay for the plans to be checked when you submit the application and later you pay an inspection fee when works start.

To make this type of building control application download and complage the full plans application form, available on the right hand side of this page.

Building notice

This is a simplified procedure for smaller, less complex domestic works, such as removing a load bearing wall or installing a ground floor toilet.

A Building Notice application does not require plans to be submitted and work can begin 48 hours after the form and fee have been deposited with the council.

You will receive an acceptance letter and a set of building control inspection request cards.

The risk with this type of application is that the absence of an approved plan, (checked by a Building Control Officer), can lead to mistakes being made that are not identified until an officer visits the site.

The full fee is payable when the application is submitted.

To make this type of building control application download and complete the building notice application form, available on the right hand side of this page.