Some building projects are exempt from the requirements
to make a Building Regulations application.
If you are in doubt you should contact our
Building Control
team before you start the work.
You should also remember that, even if you do not need Building
Regulations you may still need
planning permission.
Exceptions include:
- Detached garages: Providing it contains no
sleeping accommodation and has a floor area not exceeding
30m2. It must also be at least one metre from
any boundary or else be substantially built from non-combustible
materials.
- Porch: Providing it does not exceed
30m2 in floor area, it is used for no purpose other than
a porch and it is separated from the house by a door. Certain
glazed panels need to be laminated or toughened safety glass –
check with us if in doubt.
- Carport: If it is open on at least two sides
and has a floor area not exceeding 30m2 - a door does
not count as an open side.
- Covered way or yard: If it is attached to a
house and has a floor area not exceeding 30m2.
- Detached building - shed etc: If it contains
no sleeping accommodation and has a floor area not exceeding
15m2.
- Conservatory: If it meets all of the
following criteria:
- It must be constructed mostly of transparent or translucent
materials - typically at least 75 percent of the roof
and 50 percent of the walls.
- It must be attached to the house at ground storey and have a
floor area not exceeding 30m2.
- Any opening between the conservatory and the house must be
fitted with external quality doors.
- Glazed panels need to be safety glass where people are likely
to come in contact with them.
- The heating system in the house must not be extended into the
conservatory.
- Electrical installation work: If the work is
carried out and certified by a Part P Registered competent
electrician.
For more information contact our
Building Control
team.
