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?

Q: What building work can I do without Building Regulation approval?

Q: What happens after I have submitted my plans for approval?

Answer:

If you have submitted a Full Plans application your plans will be assessed under the requirements of the Building Regulations.

If they comply with the regulations they will be approved. If, following the initial assessment of the plans adjustments are required to ensure compliance, you or your agent will be notified and given the opportunity to amend your proposals to meet the requirements.

The Council has a statutory period (usually 5 weeks but can be extended to 2 months) in which it must make a decision. If any adjustments requested have not been received within the time constraints from you or your agents then a formal rejection of the plans will be considered. Following rejection of plans you can resubmit the same scheme (including adjustments to show compliance) without any additional costs being incurred.

Once work commences on site you should notify the section and site inspections will be made by a surveyor.

If you have submitted a Building Notice application no plans will be appraised but surveyors will inspect work on site as it progresses to ensure compliance with the current Building Regulations.

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?