VISITORS to Hartlepool Civic Centre and the adjoining Law Courts are advised that essential repair work is ongoing at the front entrance to the building. Access is restricted during these works
Frequently Asked Questions: Building control
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Building control FAQs
Q: What are Building Regulations?
Q: How do I get Building Regulation Approval?
Building Regulation approval can be obtained in two ways:
Full Plans Application - for most building work approval is given to plans for the work and the work is carried out in accordance with the plans and inspected for compliance with the regulations as it proceeds.
Building Notice Application - these may be used for small domestic works. No formal approval is issued for plans submitted but the work is deemed to be approved by way of inspections made as the work is being carried out.
Q: Who can I get Building Regulation Approval from?
Q: When do I need a Building Regulation Approval?
Q: What should be shown on the plans?
Q: Do I have to pay for Building Regulation Approval?
Q: How much will my Building Regulation application cost?
Q: What building work can I do without Building Regulation approval?
Q: What happens after I have submitted my plans for approval?
Q: When can I start my building work?
Q: Is my building work subject to site progress inspections?
Q: What happens on completion of my building work?
Q: If I want to carry out a loft conversion to my home, will the Building Regulations apply?
Q: What happens if I contravene the Regulations?
Q: I am considering replacing the windows to my dwelling. Do I need Building Regulation Approval?
Contact us
Email: customer.service@hartlepool.gov.uk
Telephone: 01429 266522
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