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1. Full Plans Application - Application for Building Control Approval with Full Plans

Application Information

Please complete your application in one session, if you navigate away from this page before submitting it, any details you’ve entered will be lost.

Your application will be assessed in line withThe Building Regulations 2010. If you need help understanding what is required, you may find it useful to refer to these regulations while completing your form.

Before You Start

Before you start your online submission, please have the following information ready:

  1. Applicant’s name, address including postcode, phone number, email, and client details if different.
  2. Principal Designer name and full contact details.
  3. Principal Contractor name and full contact details (if appointed, these can be provided later).
  4. Full site address.
  5. Current building use, plus the use of each floor, overall height, and number of storeys.
  6. Proposed use of each floor, height, and number of storeys after completion.
  7. Description of the work.
  8. Estimated cost based on structural and regulatory works only.
  9. Check whether the proposed building footprint is near or over a drain, sewer, gully, inspection chamber or manhole; if it is, you will be asked to provide information—please refer to H4 (Building Over Sewers) in Approved Document H for guidance.
  10. Drainage details for foul and surface water.
  11. Planning application number (if known).
  12. Electrical work details (if applicable), including whether any work is notifiable under Part P and whether the contractor is Part P registered.
  13. Plans, Drawings and/or Structural Calculations.

Please do not use this application if the work relates to:

  • A building over 18 metres high, or
  • A building with at least 7 storeys and 2 or more residential units.

These projects must be submitted to the Building Safety Regulator.

After you submit

We’ll email you to confirm your application reference number and the fee.

2. Property Details


If you’ve submitted a planning application, please use the same address. If the address isn't in the list, or if the site is undeveloped, enter the nearest postcode and then select the location by clicking on the correct point on the map.


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3. Description of Works



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Please provide the estimated cost based solely on the structural and regulatory elements requiring Building Control approval, excluding all fixtures and fittings such as kitchen units, bathroom suites, flooring, and decorative finishes.

Approval of Plans


Please indicate whether you would consider agreeing to an extension if contacted:

4. Existing Building



Applications for buildings exceeding 18m in height must be submitted to the Building Safety Regulator.


Applications for buildings with 7 storeys or more must be submitted to the Building Safety Regulator.



5. Proposed Use




Applications for buildings exceeding 18m in height must be submitted to the Building Safety Regulator.


Applications for buildings with 7 storeys or more must be submitted to the Building Safety Regulator, not through this form.



The Fire Safety Order may apply to the building


Buildings containing two or more units (e.g., flats, maisonettes, units in a shared building) are subject to a Fire Safety Order in their common parts (like corridors, lobbies, stairwells).



Fire Safety Order


Does the Fire Safety Order apply to the building?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to:

- All premises that are workplaces, and
- The common areas of flats.

What is a Workplace - Workplace means any premises (or part of premises), other than a private home, that is used for an employer’s business and made available to employees as a place of work. A responsible person takes responsibility for fire safety in the shared or common parts of a building.

Common Areas - If a building contains two or more units (such as flats or maisonettes) and includes shared or communal areas, like corridors, stairwells, lobbies, or entrance halls, then the Fire Safety Order applies to those common parts. 


Fire Safety Order applies to the building


The Fire Safety Order applies because the building is used for commercial purposes and is therefore considered a workplace. The responsible person must ensure that appropriate fire safety measures are in place and maintained.
 


6. Proposed Works

Water and Drainage











As you've answered ‘YES’ to one or more of these questions, please consult your local water authority. Work should only begin once you’ve received a written response.

Electrics


Certain types of work are notifiable under the Building Regulations and must be carried out by a qualified professional who can self-certify compliance with the Regulations; for Electrical work, this is a Part P registered electrician. Will the electrical work involve any of the following notifiable work?

- Installing a new circuit

- Replacing a consumer unit

- Adding to or altering existing circuits in a special location (e.g., bathroom, kitchen, outdoors)

 

Such work must be carried out by a competent person and notified to their Part P scheme.


If you are unsure whether your electrical work is notifiable, please check before submitting your application, as providing the correct information at this stage helps avoid delays or additional fees. For assistance, please see ourPart P Electrical Work Guidance


As your contractor is not registered under a Part P scheme, an additional Building Control fee will apply.

If contractor is not registered under a Part P scheme, an additional Building Control fee will apply.

7. Property and Client Details


The client is the person for whom the work is carried out.










Email addresses do not match.

8. Principal Designer

The Principal Designer is a dutyholder under Building Regulations. They are the lead or sole designer appointed to plan, manage, and monitor design work, ensuring compliance 









Email addresses do not match.

9. Principal Contractor











Email addresses do not match.

10. File Upload

Please note that there is no limit to the number of attachments you can add to your applications but there is a maximum limit of 10MB per attachment. For large numbers of attachments you may wish to upload these separately using our Contact Form. 

11. Exemption


If yes, the work may be exempt from Building Regulations charges. Please provide details and any supporting evidence. We will assess the information provided and confirm whether the work qualifies for a fee exemption.

Declaration


By signing, I confirm that I understand and agree to the following:


1. This application for Building Control approval with Full Plans relates to the building work described above and is submitted in accordance with Regulation 12(2)(b). It will not be valid until the correct Plan Fee has been paid.
2. Further applicable charges (such as inspection fees) may become payable by the building owner following the first inspection.
3. I am applying for Building Control approval with Full Plans as described on this form and in any supplementary documents.
4. Planning Permission: I understand that permission may be required under the Town and Country Planning Acts. I should consult my council’s Planning team before work starts.
5. This project is not in the course or furtherance of a business and is for non-commercial purposes such as public service, charitable activity, or personal use.
6. I am aware of my duties under Part 2A of the Building Regulations, including:
     6.1 Notifying Southern Building Control of the date work is due to start, and then provide a further notification when the work reaches the formal commencement stage.
     6.2 Providing details of the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer, and notifying Southern Building Control of any changes.
7. No building work can commence until 5 working days have passed after this application submission.
8. I will contact Southern Building Control to arrange the necessary inspections at each appropriate stage.
9. I have read and understood the privacy notice, are aware of how your data is used, and give permission to be contacted regarding this project.

Declaration


By signing, I confirm that I understand and agree to the following:


1. This application for Building Control approval with Full Plans relates to the building work described above and is submitted in accordance with Regulation 12(2)(b). It will not be valid until the correct Plan Fee has been paid.
2. Further applicable charges (such as inspection fees) may become payable by the building owner following the first inspection.
3. I am applying for Building Control approval with Full Plans as described on this form and in any supplementary documents.
4. Planning Permission: I understand that permission may be required under the Town and Country Planning Acts. I should consult my council’s Planning team before work starts.
5. I am aware of my duties under Part 2A of the Building Regulations, including:
     5.1 Notifying Southern Building Control of the date work is due to start, and then provide a further notification when the work reaches the formal commencement stage.
     5.2 Providing details of the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer, and notifying Southern Building Control of any changes.
6. No building work can commence until 5 working days have passed after this application submission.
7. I will contact Southern Building Control to arrange the necessary inspections at each appropriate stage.
8. I have read and understood the privacy notice, are aware of how your data is used, and give permission to be contacted regarding this project.

You must click the Confirm button at the bottom of the next page to finalise and submit your response.
If you would like to print the confirmation page for your records, you may do so using the print button at the bottom of the next page.

Once confirmed, a summary of the next steps will be provided following submission.