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Building Notice
As an alternative to the Full Plans procedure, Building Notice allows for building work to be executed without having to submit detailed plans.
It is generally used when the type of building work is straightforward, and the people responsible for carrying out the work are familiar with the requirements of the regulations.
The work will be inspected as it proceeds, but you will not receive any official decision notice confirming that the proposals have been passed.
As part of the procedure a Building Control Surveyor may request further information to assist with the on-site assessment. This may include such items as structural design calculations, construction details, specification of materials etc. If the work is of a complex nature plans may be requested.
Advantages of the Building Notice
- You can save time and money by not having to prepare and submit detailed plans.
Disadvantages of the Building Notice
- You don’t have an approved plan to work to. Although our surveyor will try to prepare for possible problems, if the work does not meet the regulations, there may be a delay while the work is corrected
- Building estimates may not be accurate because full information about the design is not available.
In both cases: As long as the work is carried out in line with the approved plans, and/or all the relevant inspections find the work is of a satisfactory standard, you can get a completion certificate.
What we ask you to do for us
Submit a Full Plans/Building Notice application at your earliest
opportunity.
Give 48 hours notice of commencement.
Give 24 hours notice prior to the following stages of work:
- Excavation for foundations
- Foundation concrete
- Damp Proof Course
- Before any material is laid over the site
- Drains Laid
- Drains after backfilling
- Give 5 days notice of occupation or completion
Notice of these stages can be made by phone if you wish.