Summary

Questions relating to examples of work that would require Building Regulations to be sought.

 

Do I need Building Regulations approval to:

 

Question:

Build a garage which will be attached to my house?

Answer:

Yes.

 

Question:

Insert cavity wall insulation?

Answer:

Yes, but if you use an approved installer all procedural matters will be dealt with as a matter of course.

 

Question:

Convert my house into flats?

Answer:

Yes.

 

Question:

Carry out electrical work in my house?

Answer:

Yes, unless the work is carried out, inspected and tested by a company registered on a competent persons scheme|.

 

Question:

 Build an extension to my house?

Answer:

Yes, unless the extension is exempt work. Please refer to our Exempt Buildings page for further information.| 

 

Question:

Make internal alterations within my house?

Answer:

Yes, if the alterations are of a structural nature. For example the complete or partial removal of a loadbearing wall, partition, beam, or a chimney breast. The insertion of a beam or lintel which affects the structural stability of the building will also require approval.

 

Question:

Install replacement windows in my house?

Answer: 

Yes, unless the work is to be carried out and completed by a company registered on a competent person scheme|.

 

Question:

Re-roof my property?

Answer:

Yes, where the loading upon the roof is to be increased by more than 15 percent, approriate strengthening works or replacement of roofing members must be undertaken. However where the roof loading is to be significantly decreased appropriate works to the roof structure and anchorage must be undertaken to prevent uplift of the roof under wind loading.

 

Question:

Construct a room, or rooms, in my roof space?

Answer:

Yes.

 

Question:

Underpin my house?

Answer:

Yes, this a structural alteration.