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Guidance notes for building control

The following guidance notes are designed to help you with Building Control regulations:

Guidance note 1: Building Control and the Building Regulations

This guide explains what the regulations regarding building control cover and your role in the process

Building Control and the Building Regulations Word 2008 (Word - 39KB)

Building Control and the Building Regulations PDF 2008 (PDF - 36KB)

Guidance note 2: Types of application you can make under the Building Regulations

You can apply for Full Plans approval or Building Notice Application

Types of building control applications Word 2008 (Word - 44KB)

Types of building control applications PDF 2008 (PDF - 42KB)

Guidance note 3: Making a full plans application (for planned work to a domestic property)

You can apply to us for Building Regulations approval to carry out building work and alterations

Making a full plans application Word 2008 (Word - 34KB)

Making a full plans application PDF 2008 (PDF - 28KB)

Guidance note 4: Making a building notice application (for proposed work to a domestic property)

Building notices are ideal for minor work to your home, and when you don`t want to have full plans drawn for works you plan to do.

Making a building notice application Word 2008 (Word - 30KB)

Making a building notice application PDF 2008 (PDF - 25KB)

Guidance note 5: How to apply for Building Regulations approval for property other than a domestic property

This guide is for property owners, developers and architects or designers when making an application to us for Building Regulations approval to carry out work to a business property.

Apply for Building Regulations approval for property other than domestic property Word 2008 (Word - 34KB)

Apply for Building Regulations approval for property other than domestic property PDF 2008 (PDF - 26KB)

Guidance note 6: Applying for a regularisation certificate (for work already done to domestic properties and other buildings)

The regularisation procedure allows us to inspect unauthorised building work. If the work meets building regulations, we will issue a regularisation certificate.

Applying for a regularisation certificate Word 2008 (Word - 36KB)

Applying for a regularisation certificate PDF 2008 (PDF - 35KB)

Guidance note 7: Rejected plans - appeals procedure to the Department of Finance and Personnel

We issue a notice of rejection when plans do not meet Building Regulations standards. The following notes explain what to do if you receive a notice of rejection.

Rejected plans: how to appeal Word 2008 (Word - 50KB)

Rejected plans: how to appeal PDF 2008 (PDF - 31KB)

Guidance note 8: Conservatories, sun lounges, porches and greenhouses

Find out when you need to get Building Regulations approval for conservatories, sun lounges, porches and greenhouses.

Conservatories, sun lounges, porches and greenhouses Word 2008 (Word - 31KB)

Conservatories, sun lounges, porches and greenhouses PDF 2008 (PDF - 28KB)

Guidance note 9: Roof-space conversions: Converting your attic storage space to extend your home

You must apply to us for Building Regulations approval to convert a roof space or attic if the work will add an extra bedroom (maybe also with a bathroom), a playroom, a study or office, or a floored storage area.

Roof-space conversions Word 2008 (Word - 54KB)

Roof-space conversions PDF 2008 (PDF - 42KB)

Guidance note 10: Domestic garages

Under the Building Regulations the term `domestic garage` includes a carport. The garage or carport can be either attached to or detached from the home.

Domestic garages Word 2008 (Word - 40KB)

Domestic garages PDF 2008 (PDF - 26KB)

Guidance note 11: Fitting heating appliances and installing or converting central-heating systems in a domestic property

This guidance note will tell you when you need Building Regulations approval and highlight the general requirements (such as the type of application you need to make, the amount of the fee and when we will need to inspect the work). It will also explain how to apply for approval.

Fitting heating appliances Word 2008 (Word - 50KB)

Fitting heating appliances PDF 2008 (PDF - 29KB)

Guidance note 23: Requirements for oil storage tanks

This guide sets out how you must construct, position and install oil storage tanks (oil tanks) to meet building regulations.

Requirements for oil storage tanks Word 2008 (Word - 95KB)

Requirements for oil storage tanks PDF 2008 (PDF - 47KB)