- What is the difference between Planning and Building Control?
- When should I submit a Building Regulations application?
- How do I submit a Building Regulations application?
- Do I have to pay for the service?
- What works are exempt from control?
- Do I need an application for converting a house to flats?
- Do I need an application for converting a garage to a habitable room?
- Do I need an application for converting a loft to a room?
- Do I need to submit an application for replacing windows?
- Do I need to submit an application for excavating a basement or enlarging an existing basement?
- Why is the water authority consulted regarding some building works?
- Must I consult the local authority if I am going to demolish some of part of a building?
- What can I do if I have carried out building works without submitting an application?
- What is the procedure after submitting a Building Regulation Application?
- When will we issue a completion certificate?
- What is the difference between Planning and Building Control?
- If you want to carry out building work, you may require both Planning Permission and Building Regulations approval. Planning and Building Control are separate; if you get one you are not guaranteed the other. Planning has more to do with the appearance of a building or an extension to a building and how it relates its surroundings. Building Control aims to see that the building satisfies its functional requirements and provides reasonable health, safety and comfort for the building users.
Back to the top - When should I submit a Building Regulations application?
- You should always submit your application before any work starts on site. If the application is a full plans then you should allow at least 8 weeks prior to any commencement on site. You are of course entitled to start work 48 hours after deposit, though this will mean that we will not have had a chance to check your plans for compliance.
Back to the top - How do I submit a Building Regulations application?
- There are two main types of Building Regulations application procedure: the Full Plans application and the Building Notice application.
Back to the top - Do I have to pay for the service?
- Yes, a fee or charge is payable to the local authority unless the work is exempt from control.
Back to the top - What works are exempt from control?
- Various classes of building work listed in Schedule 2 of the Building Regulations are exempt from Building Control. If you' re unsure if your project is exempt, please contact us and we will be able to confirm this.
Back to the top - Do I need an application for converting a house to flats?
- Yes. Applications are required for both Planning and Building Control.
Back to the top - Do I need an application for converting a garage to a habitable room?
- Yes. A building regulations application is required. A planning application may also be required so make sure you also check with the planning department.
Back to the top - Do I need an application for converting a loft to a room?
- Yes.
Back to the top - Do I need to submit an application for replacing windows?
- Yes, unless the installer of the replacement windows is FENSA registered.
Back to the top - Do I need to submit an application for excavating a basement or enlarging an existing basement?
- Yes. A Building Regulations application is required.
Back to the top - Why is the water authority consulted regarding some building works?
- If the proposed works involve building within 3 metres of a sewer laid before 1st October 1937 and shown on the Local Water Utilities map of sewers, agreement is required.
Back to the top - Must I consult the local authority if I am going to demolish some of part of a building?
- Not all demolition work requires a demolition notice to be submitted to local authority building control.
Back to the top - What can I do if I have carried out building works without submitting an application?
- You could apply for a regularisation application if the works have been carried out since the 1st January 1985.
Back to the top - What is the procedure after submitting a Building Regulation Application?
- On submission of an application it will be checked to ensure that all the necessary documentation and information has been provided for us to carry out our functions. If your application cannot be registered then you will be informed of why and what other information is required to be able to register the application. An acknowledgment letter will be issued within 5 days of receipt of your Building Regulation application.
Back to the top - When will we issue a completion certificate?
- A Completion Certificate or Completion Notice will be issued when the building works associated with either a Full Plans or Building Notice application has been satisfactory completed.
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: buildingcontrolnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 706674
Out of hours: 0845 056 8035
Fax:
Postal Address: Building Control
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
SN15
1ER
In Person:
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: buildingcontrolsouth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01722 434519 or 01722 434523
Out of hours: 0845 056 8035
Fax:
Postal Address: Wiltshire Council
PO Box 2281
Salisbury
SP2 2HX
In Person:
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: buildingcontroleast@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01380 734777
Out of hours: 0845 056 8035
Fax:
Postal Address: Building Control
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Bythesea
Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Shurnhold Offices
Shurnhold
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12
8GQ
Please note you will need to make an appointment before coming to the office using the above email or telephone number.
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: buildingcontrolwest@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 770321
Out of hours: 0845 056 8035
Fax:
Postal Address: Building Control
Wiltshire Council
165 Bradley Road
Trowbridge
BA14
0RD
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Shurnhold Offices
Shurnhold
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12
8GQ
Please note you will need to make an appointment before coming to the office using the above email or telephone number.
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Last updated: 16 February 2012
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