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Building notices
Submit a building notice for minor domestic building work.
Whether you need building regulations approval or not, check if you also need planning permission.
Submit a building notice
You can submit and pay for a building notice online.
Building notices for minor works
Building notices are aimed at domestic properties for minor building works like:
- chimney breast removal
- re-covering of roofs
- installation of a new bathroom (approval is not needed for refurbishing an existing bathroom or toilet)
- conversion of an attached garage to a habitable room
- formation of a through lounge
- replacing windows
You can also submit a building notice when building an extension or a new home is being built.
A full plan application must be submitted if the proposed building work:
- involves building over or within 3 metres of a public sewer
- will affect a building to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order applies
Other building control applications
Unauthorised building work and regularisation certificates
Contact us
For help and advice, please contact the building control team.
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