Building Notice Procedure
The 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.
It helps us if you submit a marked up sketch showing the location of the building in relation to others in the area.
The Local Authority can if it thinks necessary request detailed plans, specifications and calculations for the work.
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
Building Notice Form PDF [115kb]
Building Notice Form Excel Format [70kb]
Guidance Notes For a Building Notice Application [12kb]
Charges
The Council is obliged to make a charge for the work of administering the Building Regulations . This is called the Building Regulation charge.
Subject to certain exceptions a Building Notice submission attracts a charge payable by the person by whom or on whose behalf the work is to be carried out. The charge must accompany the application it will normally cover all site visits, consultations which may be necessary and the issue of a completion certificate. However, under certain circumstances a further charge may be payable where additional work and/or consultations have taken place. If consultants are used by this authority their costs could be passed onto the person having the works carried out.
Building Notices generally attract a higher charge than the combined initial and inspection charge of a Full Plans Application to reflect the additional work involved in dealing with them.
Guidance notes on charges and for discounted fees on repetitive works. Contact the Building Control Office for more information.
