Guidance on information required to support your building regulations application
The following documentation is to be submitted with your application. Please ensure you have this information prepared before starting to complete the application form.
Building Notice AND Full Plans Applications
- Drawings, to a metric scale of at least 1:100, showing the existing and proposed layout of the property. These should include floor plans (all habitable floors), elevations and all relevant dimensions. The drawings should also show the use of each room
- A block plan to a scale of at least 1:1250 showing the size and position of the building and its relationship to adjoining boundaries, and the location and type of all trees within 30m of the proposal.
- Drainage - drawings to show the provisions of drainage from the property
- Structural calculations and details to confirm the adequacy of beams and other structural members
Full Plans Applications Only
Plans showing full constructional details and structural calculations of the proposed works drawn to a suitable scale. This requires a thorough working knowledge of the Building Regulations and construction in general. For this type of application you are advised to seek professional advice if you do not have this knowledge.
Please note, additional information may also be required to accompany your application for building control approval, depending upon the work proposed.