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?
Q: When can I start my building work?
Under the Building Regulations you are entitled to start work any time after you have deposited your application (any works carried out prior to receiving Building Regulation Approval are at your own risk).
You should give 48 hours notice to your local authority before you commence work.
If Planning permission (or any other statutory consent) is required for your proposals you must not commence work until relevant permissions have been granted.
If you use a Private Approved Inspector they must give 5 days notice to the local authority that they are undertaking the Building Control function prior to the commencement of any work on site.
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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