Do you need Building Control to build a porch?
Do you need Building Control to build a porch?
Building a porch at ground level and under 30 square metres in floor area is normally exempt from the need for building regulation approval. For a porch to be exempt from building regulations approval: the front entrance door between the existing house and the new porch must remain in place.
How do you pay for building control?
Payment can be made by credit or debit card by telephoning 01708 432700.
- Previous Make a building regularisation application.
- Next Check the progress of a building control application.
How long do local councils keep building regulation records?
All records relating to the building control service provided to individual projects shall be stored in a retrievable format and wherever practicable electronically by every Building Control Body for a minimum period of 15 years.
How many criteria are there for compliance to the UK building regulation codes when designing a new building?
There are 15 technical requirements in Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations. Each technical requirement corresponds to a letter – for example, Part B is fire safety.
How deep should footings be for a porch?
It’s a good idea to excavate a trench through this earth layer into load bearing ground, as this ensures that your foundation will have a strong base. Normally, trench foundations will be between 600mm wide and 450mm deep, though this depth can increase to as much as 1000mm.
Do you need planning permission for a porch with toilet?
Planning permission is generally not required to add a bathroom into a property, assuming it is not forming part of an extension to the building. Building Regulations will most definitely apply in all cases of adding a downstairs toilet.
How do I check building regulations?
You can check if you need building regulations approval for your building work on the:
- Local Authority Building Control (LABC) website.
- Planning Portal.
What powers do building control have?
Building Control’s approval will usually be required if you wish to:
- construct a new building;
- alter an existing building;
- alter the heating or sanitary installations; or.
- make changes to the use of a building, even if construction work is not required.
What happens if you don’t get building regulations?
The Local Authority has to see that building work complies with the Regulations. If the work does not comply, you may be asked to alter or remove it. If you fail to do this, the Local Authority may serve a notice requiring you do so within 28 days, and you will be liable for the costs.
What is warwarwick building control?
Warwick Building Control is a group covering the Building Control functions for Warwick District Council, Rugby Borough Council and Daventry District Council. To save you time please book your site visit online:
Who runs the building control service in rugby?
We apologise for the inconvenience and ask for your patience while waiting to speak to a member of the team. Warwick Building Control, a partnership between Rugby Borough Council, Warwick District Council and Daventry District Council, now runs the building control service in Rugby.
What does the building control section do?
The Building Control section at Warwick District Council is made up of 8 Building Control Officers and support staff. The primary role of the section is to deal with applications made under the building regulations. This is not however our sole activity. Building Control also provides the following services;
Who are the building control surveyors in Warwick?
Kerry Fowler (Principal Building Control Surveyor) – 01926 456512 / 07718 971254 – [email protected] – Warwick area Geoff Gibbs (Senior Building Control Surveyor) – 07986 876205 – [email protected] – Leamington Spa area
