You can apply for regularisation - approval for work already carried out without consent. Only work carried out after 11 November 1985 can be approved in this way.
Regularisation applications to Building Control
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How regularisation applications work:
- regularisation applications can be used for any building type but applies only to any unauthorised works carried out on or after 11 November 1985
- works carried out before 11 November 1985 cannot be dealt with
- the works are inspected on site
- in some cases areas may need to be opened up to confirm compliance to the building regulations that applied when it was originally done
- the surveyor will write to you detailing what is required after the initial inspection in order to demonstrate compliance
- once deposited the application is valid until complete
- a regularisation certificate is issued upon a satisfactory conclusion of the works
- a single fee is payable when the application is submitted and is shown on your fee quote
- VAT is not payable for this service
- regularisation fee are non refundable once the application is submitted
Submit an application
If this is the sort of application you wish to make, continue to the next step, submit a Building Regulations Application.
If you are not sure, find out more about the other application types.