Do I really need approval?
Most building work is controlled under the building regulations including alterations. If you're not sure whether your project needs consent please contact us first.
Telephone: 01327 322240
Email: building.control@southnorthants.gov.uk
Typical work where a building regulations application may be needed:
- New buildings.
- Extensions to buildings.
- Loft conversions and garage conversions. (Building Control/ Regulations Guidance Notes)
- Changes of use.
- Structural alterations.
- Material alterations.
- New drainage work.
- The installation of a new bathroom.
- The installation of heating appliances and flues/chimneys.
- The installation of fuel storage tanks and cylinders.
- The installation of replacement windows and doors. (Building Control/ Regulations Guidance Notes)
- The installation, extension or alteration of electrical work to a domestic dwelling. (Building Control/ Regulations Guidance Notes)
- Extension to form a porch or conservatory not separated from the rest of the house
- Replacing roof coverings, upgrading/renovating ground floors, re-plastering and re-rendering an outside wall. (all these works may require insulation standards to be upgraded)
Certain buildings don't need building regulation consent – these are called 'Exempt Buildings'.
A list of these can be found in SNC Planning Library by clicking on the Building Control/ Regulations Guidance Notes.
