Making a building control application
Slough Building Control offers two different types of application for building regulations approval:
- Full Plan Check - in this process, a full set of plans are submitted for approval. These plans are checked by a surveyor in detail for any potential issues, and to determine whether they show compliance with the building regulations. An inspection plan is then produced, detailing the stages of the building work that need to be inspected by a surveyor. Once building works are completed in line with the Building Regulations you will receive a Completion Certificate. This application type is suitable for all types of projects.
- Building notice - in this process, all of the checks for compliance with the Building Regulations are carried out on site. The plans of the project are given a brief overview, before an inspection plan is drawn up, detailing the stages of the building work that need to be inspected by a surveyor. If the check of your plans raises any issues or queries, you may also receive a Building Notice Schedule, requesting more information, or highlighting potential issues with compliance. Once building works are completed in line with the Building Regulations you will receive a Completion Certificate. This application type is only suitable for simple projects where you are confident in your builder’s knowledge of the building regulations.
- Regularisation - you should only select this option if your application relates to unauthorised building works carried out without obtaining Building Regulations approval first which were carried out on or after 11th November 1985. You may be required to uncover certain aspects of the work to enable us to establish if it complies with the Building Regulations. Once we are satisfied that the building works were completed in line with the Regulations you will receive a Completion Certificate.
- Reversion - you should only select this application type if your building works are being transferred to us from an Approved Inspector. You will be asked to supply a Form 7 Initial Notice Cancellation Form as part of your application along with a copy of any previous site notes. You may be required to uncover certain aspects of the work to enable us to establish if it complies with the Building Regulations. Once we are satisfied that the building works are completed in line with the Regulations you will receive a Completion Certificate.
It is easy to apply online
You can apply online for a building regulations submission.
If you are making an application online, please first read the Building Regulations Submission notes and guidance.
There is a charge for making a building regulations application. Our list of charges for common building projects gives fees for most types of work, or email us at buildingcontrol@slough.gov.uk to discuss a quote for your work.
Once your application has been submitted, a member of the support team will check that all the correct documents have been provided, and register the application. It will then be allocated to one of the team of building control surveyors, who will begin the process of checking the plans and drawing up an inspection plan.
The inspection plan should normally arrive within 10 working days, but you can request an inspection 48 hours after you submit your application. Once work commences on site, remember to contact the team to arrange for the inspections outlined in your inspection plan. Once works on site are completed and all the relevant documentation has been checked, you will receive a completion certificate, showing your compliance with building regulations.