Building Notice method is most suitable when small works
are to be done and so detailed plans are unnecessary. As
no formal approval is given, good liaison between the builder
and the Building Control Surveyor is essential to make sure
that work is correct. This method is not allowed for work
on commercial buildings or where a new building is to be
constructed fronting onto a private street. The Local Authority
can, if it thinks necessary, request details and calculations
for the work. You should include a location plan showing
where the building is relative to neighbouring streets.
Examples of suitable uses are as follows:- domestic internal
alterations e.g.
- removal of load bearing wall.
- small domestic extensions.
- alterations to domestic
drainage.
- fitting a new load bearing bay window.
The Council is obliged to make a charge for the work of
administering the Building Regulations and is permitted to
charge only an amount prescribed by the Regulations. This
is called the building regulation charge.
Payment of the charge will differ depending on whether a
Full Plans or a Building Notice is used. In the case of Full
Plans a quarter of the charge is paid when the plans are
submitted and the remainder when the work begins. In the
case of a Building Notice, the full amount is paid when work
begins. |
