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Building Control guidance
Building Regulations Explanatory Booklet
The Building Regulation Explanetory Booklet provides an introduction to the Building Regulations in England and Wales only

Code for sustainable homes
The Code for Sustainable Homes is the national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes.

Demolitions Building Act 1984
Under Section 80 of the above Act any person who intends to carry out the demolition of a building must inform the Local Authority in writing

Garden Walls
Link to the Planning Portals guidance page about garden walls

Party Wall etc Act 1996: explanatory booklet
Party Wall Act 1996 explanation booklet

Replacement Windows
Guidance for the replacement of windows

Soakaway Guidance
Guidance on design of soakaways for areas of 25m² or less

Wall Chases
Guidance on wall chase thicknesses