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Building Regulations: Building Regulations and Building Control
differs across the UK and The Republic of
Ireland. The link above provides further links
to specific bodies in each area
Planning matters:
All new building work falls within a set of planning control guidelines.
Apart from the special considerations that apply to all listed
buildings, works are regulated according to their scale and
location. The main instruments are the Building Act 1984, the Building
Regulations 1991 and Approved Documents A to N. There is also a
separate Regulation 7. In addition there is the Party Wall etc.
Act 1996.
The Fire and Building Regulations Procedural Guide (Part B) deals with procedures
for building work to which the Fire Precautions Act 1971 applies.
Further information on Building Regulations and planning control
in your area can be obtained from your Local Authority and the
Local
Authority Building Control (LABC) website is a useful source
of information.
The Stationery Office carries most of these publications: Tel
0870 600 5522, Fax 0870 600 5533
The
Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is the body professional
Town Planners in the Public and Private sectors belong to. Its
responses to new Government Planning Initiatives are available
on its website. The Land
Registry provides information on land ownership, recent transaction
values and related matters.
UK Planning Portal
The UK Government has established a new Planning
Portal for
public and professional users.
The complete Building Regulations can be downloaded from this
website.
Failure to comply with the Regulations may lead to a fine of up
to £5000 and if the works are not corrected the Local Authority
has powers to carry out and charge for remedial work.
Approved Inspectors for commercial buildings:
The Association of Corporate Approved
Inspectors web-site has a list of Approved Inspectors.
NHBC Building Control Services Ltd carries out building control
on houses and blocks of flats.
A list of all Local
Councils that have web sites is available on this site. Most
have sections dealing with planning in their local area.
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