Building Regulation Drawings for Extensions: Your Path to Approval
When planning an extension—be it single-storey, double-storey, or a loft conversion—it’s crucial to secure Building Regulation Approval.
Our expertly prepared Building Regulation drawings are designed specifically to help you achieve this.
Each set of drawings clearly illustrates your proposed works, providing the level of detail required for successful Building Control applications.
Ensure Compliance:
Our drawings thoroughly demonstrate compliance with current Building Regulations, safeguarding your project from costly delays or rejections.
Clarity for Building Control:
Detailed construction plans make your intentions clear, streamlining the approval process and minimising queries from Local Authorities.
Health & Safety First:
Every drawing is prepared with strict adherence to Local Government construction standards, prioritising the health, safety, and wellbeing of both occupants and builders.
Comprehensive construction details and specifications
Clear guidance for contractors and trades
All relevant information for Building Control submissions
With our Building Regulation drawings, you gain peace of mind knowing your extension project is on the right track for approval, compliance, and safe construction.
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At SketchPAD we complete hundreds of Building Control Applications a year. As such we have a fantastic working relationship with your LPA.
Our skilled Building Control design team will produce the most detailed Building Regulation Plans for your project.
This will enable you to get accurate builders quotations, the builder to complete the construction work with ease and finally for the project to achieve compliance and sign-off by the Building Control Officer.
It is a legal requirement to make an application for building regulations approval before you begin your building works.
If you do not comply with building regulations, They could serve you with an enforcement notice and take legal action. There are various penalties for breaking building regulations.
What is the 10 year rule for Building Regulations?
As of April,2024, Building Regulations 10-year rule allows unauthorised changes to buildings without needing retrospective planning permission if they've been there for a decade (10 years)
Selling your home without a building regulations completion certificate can possibly lead to legal disputes with buyers. These types of disputes often arise when buyers discover unapproved building work after the purchase. The buyer may pursue legal action for misrepresentation or breach of contract and you are most likely to lose the sale of your property.
Yes, if you are installing a downstairs toilet it will generally requires adhering to building regulations, especially if it involves plumbing, drainage, or electrical work.
This is because these regulations are designed to ensure safety and compliance with building standards.
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