Building Control is part of Waveney District
Council's Regeneration and Environment Portfolio which
includes:-
- Planning
- Environmental Services
- Drainage
- Highways
These friendly links mean that Building Control is uniquely
placed to benefit the Community and Customers alike.
You will find that Building Control is a caring and competitive
service that is both very experienced and particularly good at
acting on your needs and timescales in a flexible way.
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What are the Building Regulations?
The Building Regulations are UK national standards to secure
health and safety, energy conservation and disabled facilities and
access in and about buildings.
What Works do the Regulations Apply to?
All new buildings, but not:
- Single storey detached buildings less than 15m2 floor
area.
- Single storey detached buildings less than 30m2 floor area
which are: i) not less than 1m from boundaries, ii) constructed of
substantially non-combustible material
- Certain agricultural buildings, plantroom building and some
temporary buildings.
and All Extensions, but not:
- A conservatory, porch or covered yard where the floor area is
less than 30m2, and any glazing is toughened or laminated in
accordance with the Building Regulations.
- A carport open on at least two sides and the floor area is less
than 30m2.
and Alterations, such as:
- The installation of new bathroom facilities and/or new
drainage.
- Conversion of lofts
- Installation of certain heating systems
- Certain changes of use of an existing building - specific
advice should be sought
- Re-covering a roof with tiles when presently covered by slates
or light weight material
- Underpinning of foundations.
Guide to authorising building work such as
replacement windows/doors and boilers/flues (546Kb) (Opens
new window)
Other Building Control Services:
- Check Dangerous Structures and Demolitions and
remove danger
- Issue Street Numbers and agree Street Naming
- Check Means of Escape in case of Fire (flats, public and
certain other buildings)
How do I apply for Permission?
Pre-Submission Advice
You may contact this office and we will be pleased to advise you
without charge before you make your application.
Submit Full Plans
Normally you supply two copies of the detailed plans, application
form and appropriate fee. We check the plans and give you advice to
help you get them approved. There is no requirement for deposited
drawings / plans to be professionally drawn but they must be to a
metric scale. Not all applications require plans to be deposited
but when they are they help to prevent problems during
construction.
OR: Submit a Building Notice
If you
provide basic information on an application form and appropriate
fee, you can start work after giving notice. Our Project Officer
will check the work as it proceeds on site and may request
additional specific information. However the responsibility to meet
the requirements of the regulations rest with you. This system
cannot be used for certain commercial premises.
Inspections
It is the obligation in law of the person carrying out "building
work" to notify Building Control to Inspect "Building Regulation
work" at least 24hours before covering that work, in fact we accept
a phone call (normally 01502 523044, 24 hour Answerphone 01502
500040 or your Area Surveyor direct line number before 11am to
visit that same day) for:-
- Commencement/foundations excavation
- Oversite (ground floor preparation)
- Drains (before covering and for testing)
- Occupation (if before completion)
- Completion of work (don't forget to obtain your free completion
certificate which helps smooth any future property
conveyancing)
Objections from Neighbours
Neighbours have
no right of objection under Building Regulation legislation. There
may be a right of objection under Planning Legislation. Also, they
may have rights under Civil Law such as the
Party Wall Act , Rights to Light, trespass
etc... You should consider seeking legal advice if you are
concerned about such issues.
If you are not Satisfied
If you are unhappy with the service you receive, your complaint
will be treated with urgency and consideration as Waveney's
Complaints Charter demands.
Contact : 01502 523034
For up to the minute information on Planning/Building Control
related documentation visit the
National Planning Portal at
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk (opens new window)
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