Building Control Application

The Building Control Application is usually applied for once planning permission has been approved. Th e building regulations covers everything from structural stability, electrical installations, drainage, fire safety, thermal efficiency, etc.

DB Building Design will prepare your application in accordance with the Approved Documents to ensure that your scheme complies with the current building regulations. Typically this includes fully dimensioned floor plans, sections and elevations along with any pertinent details and a specification of the works.

Depending on the complexity of the scheme, we may need to commission other design professionals such as Structural Engineers, Acoustic Consultants, Fire Engineers, etc. 

DB Building Design works in partnership with many local professional practices and we will obtain competitive quotes on your behalf and coordinate their work throughout the process.

An application for Building Regulation Approval typically involves two stage payments to your local authority. The first payment is made when the plans are deposited and the second when the work commences. The local authority fees are based on the type of work and fee schedules can be found on most local authority web sites. Once we know the full aspects of your scheme we will be able to give you an indication of the building regulation fees prior to submission.

Once your application is submitted approval is normally received within six weeks. Sometimes the local authority will conditionally approve an application and as such adequate time must be set aside for the conditions to be discharged prior to commencement.

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