Building Control Solutions - Homeowner Guide 2 - Need to make a Building Regulation Application?

Oct 24, 2026

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Homeowner Guide 2 explains how to make a Building Regulation Application in the UK using either the Full Plans or the Building Notice route, including when charges are paid and refundability. It outlines which types of work suit each route, what submissions are required for Full Plans (forms, charges, detailed drawings and specifications) and Building Notice (form, charge, site location and block plan). It also covers starting work after submission, inspection stages, arranging visits, completion certificates, and brief guidance on Party Wall etc. Act 1996 considerations.

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Building Control Solutions

Full Plans application route

Submitting a Full Plans application

Building Notice application route

Submitting a Building Notice application

Starting work on site

Arranging a visit

Completion or occupation

Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Building Control Solutions Homeowner Guide 2 Need to make a Building Regulation Application? Need to make a Building Regulation Application? The Building Regulations can be complied with by using either; the Full Plans or Building Notice application route. Is a charge payable? The Charge payable with a Full Plans application is paid in two stages, the first part when the application is submitted, the second following invoicing after the work commences on site. The Charge payable with a Building Notice is paid in full when the Notice is submitted. Please note either charge isnot refundable if you subsequently decide not to proceed with the work. A guide to the full plans application This is normally the best choice for work that includes:- • Loft conversions • New buildings • Major internal structural alterations • Large extensions The benefits of using the Full Plans application route are:- • Advice will be given on the Building Regulations at the design stage of the project. A report will normally be given within 15 working days of you making a valid application. This will advise you on what needs to be done to comply with the Regulations • A formal approval will be issued once the proposals comply with the Regulations • Costly delays will be avoided as builders can work to approved drawings How to submit a full plans application Submit an application on-line [at:](at: www.bcsolutions.org.uk)[ www.bcsolutions.org.uk](at: www.bcsolutions.org.uk)[ ](at: www.bcsolutions.org.uk)[Alternatively a valid application includes:](Alternatively a valid application includes:) [1](1). Fill in a Building Regulation Submission Form 2. Submit a Plan Charge. Check our Scheme of Charges Guidance Note for details 3. Provide detailed drawings and specifications. One copy is required for domestic work. Otherwise two further copies are required for non-domestic work. This should include:-• A specification for the proposed work • Scaled plans showing both existing and proposed floor layouts and elevations • A site location plan • Sectional drawings through the proposed work 4. Post or deliver your form, drawings and relevant charge to Building Control Solutions A guide to the building notice application This is normally the best choice for work that includes: -• Simple structural alterations. • Installing a bathroom • Drainage alterations • Re-roofing work • Small domestic extensions • Detached garages and outbuildings • Underpinning work • Installing a heating appliance and/or chimney flue • Garage conversions • Insertion of thermal insulation to existing cavity walls Please note It is not possible to submit a Building Notice when the building work consists of building over or close toa public sewer. This route cannot also be used for any premises which are subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The benefits of using the Building Notice application route are:- • It is ideal to allow minor work to start quickly • Drawings are not required when making the application, however details may be requested at a later stage • When detailed drawings are provided they will be given a preliminary check for fundamental compliance with the Building Regulations Constraints: • When the Building Notice procedure is used the Council will not formally pass or reject plans • You will not have the benefit of a clear estimate of building costs • The person carrying out the work will need to be confident that the work will comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations, in order to prevent the risk of changes being required after inspection How to submit 1a building notice application Submit an application on-line [at:](at: www.bcsolutions.org.uk)[ www.bcsolutions.org.uk](at: www.bcsolutions.org.uk)[ ](at: www.bcsolutions.org.uk)[Alternatively a valid application includes:](Alternatively a valid application includes:) [1](1). Fill in a Building

FAQs

What are the main differences between the Full Plans and Building Notice application routes?

The Full Plans route supports work where detailed design-stage advice and formal approval are needed, with a report normally provided within 15 working days. The Building Notice route is for specified types of simpler work, starts more quickly, and drawings are not required at submission (though details may be requested later).

When and how are the charges paid for each application route?

Full Plans charges are paid in two stages: the first part when the application is submitted, and the second after invoicing once work commences on site. Building Notice charges are paid in full when the notice is submitted, and neither charge is refundable if you decide not to proceed.

How soon can work start, and what inspections are required?

You can start work just two days after submitting a valid Full Plans or Building Notice application. You must give notice at key stages (including 2 days before work starts, before concreting foundations, before covering key works, and 5 days before occupation/completion) so inspections can confirm compliance.

Oct 24, 2026

Uploaded by aboduw