Civic Centre Access Restrictions

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?

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?

Answer:

The level of charge for your Building Regulation submission is based on the type of work you are proposing.

The Building Regulation charge is split up as a Plan charge and an Inspection charge on Full plans applications and is one combined charge for a Building Notice application.

For Full Plans applications the plan charge is paid on deposit of your application and covers the plan appraisal carried out by the surveyor. The Inspection charge is invoiced later following the first inspection on site of your building works.

For Building Notice applications the combined Plan charge and Inspection charge is paid on deposit of the application.

The current charges are included on all application forms.

The current Charges scheme is available on request from the local authority Building Control Section.

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?