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General building control guidance

Alterations to layout or structure of your home

The process for gaining approval for your internal alterations.

Appointing a Structural Engineer

Advice and guidance on appointing a Structural Engineer.

Building Regulations for kitchens and bathrooms

The Building Regulation requirements surrounding kitchens and bathrooms. What are competent person certificates and where you can use them.

Building Safety Levy

About the Building Safety Levy. 

Building a loft conversion

Find out about loft conversions and the related Building Regulations.

Building extensions and conservatories

Find out what an extension is, the difference between an extension and a conservatory and how you are legally obliged to follow a building regulation.

Find a good builder - Building Control

Guidance on how to choose or find a good builder.

Find a registered building inspector in England

Find a registered building inspector in England

Garage conversions

Garage conversions, what permissions you need, how to apply and what Building Control looks for.

General Building Control guidance

Detailed guidance to help people who are not familiar with the Building Control process with the choices they need to make throughout their project.

Installation of a wood burner or multi-fuel stove

Guidance and advice for the installation of a wood burner or multi-fuel stove.

Removal of asbestos from buildings prior to demolition - building control

For guidance on the removal of asbestos during the demolition process.

The difference between Planning and Building Control

What planning covers and how it differs from Building Regulations applications.