Building Regulations - Do I need approval?

Domestic work

The majority of domestic work requiring Building Regulations approval falls into the following categories:

Erection of a new building or extension of an existing building eg, a kitchen extension or loft conversion (some extensions are exempt from Building Regulations)
Structural work and alterations to an existing building eg, underpinning, formation of a through lounge, partial removal of chimney breasts
Changing the use of an existing building eg, converting a house to flats
The provision of new drainage or the extension or alteration of drainage facilities eg, providing a WC under the stairs.
The installation of replacement and new windows.
Replacement boilers.
Notifiable electrical work.

Non-domestic work

Most non-domestic work involving new build, extension, structural alteration, improvement and the installation of mechanical services requires approval under the Building Regulations.

Interactive House

You can use the interactive house on the Planning Portal website to check whether you need to get planning permission or building regulations approval.

Further information

If you have any doubts as to whether your proposals require consent please use the contact details on this page we will be happy to advise you. You may also require planning permission for the work you are proposing to undertake so it is advisable to contact the planning department via Customer Services on 01344 352000 or email customer.services@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. You may also find it useful to visit our Pre-application Planning Advice page.

For a written response confirming whether or not both Building Regulations and planning permission are required, please submit a householder enquiry form.