When is a Building Regulation application required?

Quite often when someone intends to carry out alterations or provide an extension to their dwelling they may be unsure as to whether or not they will require approval from the District Council under building regulations.

When you wish to alter or extend a building, erect a building, execute works or install fittings, or make a meterial change of use to a building.

Examples:

1. Structural Alterations and Extension:	2. New Buildings:	3. Installation of works and fittings:	4. Material change of use:
Enlarged window/ door openings. Removal of load bearing walls. Openings for patio doors. Cavity wall insulation. Roof space conversions. Extensions Attached garages/carports.	Dwellings Garages Outbuildings	Drainage alterations. Bathrooms etc. Central Heating. L.P.G. Tanks. Gas Fires.	Flat Conversions. Any building to a dwelling.

Exempt and Partially Exempt Buildings:

Currently Exempt:	Exempt:	Partially Exempt:
Conservatory & Porch < 30sq m. Provided: Any glazing complies with Part V i.e. Safety Glazing used.	Single Storey Shed < 9 sqm, Porch < 4sq m.	Detached garage, Shed < 30 sq. m. Provided: Built of non-combustible materials or > 2 metres from boundaries and buildings
Carport open on at least 2 sides and < 2m. Prior to 15th January 1996	Conservatory/Greenhouse < 20sq m. Provided: Built more than 1 metre from boundary, adequate ventilation provided, not built over opening into drain.	Prior to 28th November 1994, Conservatory < 30sq m., Porch < 8sq m. provided: > 1 metre from boundary at or about ground level.
	Any small detached single storey < 30sq m. Provided: Constructed from non-combustible materials, or > 1 metre from boundaries or other Buildings.
	Car Port/Covered way. Provided: < 30sq m and open on at least two sides.