You can only complete this form if you have been given a fee quote and reference number from the council’s Building Control Team.

Building control will advise of any changes required to meet building regulations during the application process.

This is for works of a minor nature that do not require a plan. It cannot be used for work to premises which are, or intended for, designated use under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

This is for work that has been carried out without approval and retrospective approval is needed. You may be required to expose or alter any of the work to ensure compliance and grant a certificate.

Requirement H4

Requirement H4 applies only to work carried out over a drain, sewer, or disposal main which is shown on any map of sewers, or interferes with the use of, or obstructs access to it.

Please upload any relevant documents, drawings or specifications that show the work being undertaken and compliance with building regulations, where applicable.

If you do not attach any documentation now, you must submit these as soon as possible, if needed for your application type. We cannot process your application without them.

To upload multiple files, hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) when selecting files and then click ‘Upload’.

Work is regarded as commenced where the following applies under regulation 46A:

(2) Construction of a complex building: Foundations completed to support the lowest floor level (but not the other buildings or structures to be supported by those foundations)

(3) Construction or horizontal extension of a building: Sub-surface structure of the building or extension, including all foundations, basement level (if any) and structure of ground floor level is completed.

(4) Any other building work: Where 15% of the proposed work set out in a statement is completed, under regulation 14(1)(f)(vii) or 12(1)(e)(viii) of the Building (Higher Risk Buildings Procedures) Regulations.

Notice under regulation 46A must be provided no more than 5 days after the relevant commenced level has been achieved.