Apply for building regulations approval
Full plans application
A Full Plans application is suitable for all types of building work including domestic work, and is always required for non–domestic work, except Higher Risk Buildings.
You must include the following:
- Detailed construction plans including layout and elevations
- Full specification of the construction
- Site location or block plan
Building notice applications
You can use a Building Notice if you are doing work to a domestic building. It is more simple than Full Plans because plans and a specification are not required.
You must provide the following:
- A site location plan
- A sketch of proposed works if relating to a loft conversion or extension
When you have a site visit, you will need to explain construction methods you propose to use.
A Building Notice application is not allowed for:
- work to non-domestic buildings
- flats which have common areas
- where the works to any building are above or within 3 metres of a public sewer
For more information please see the LABC Front Door website for advice on home improvements, including:
- Building regulations
- Contracts
- Working with builders and designers
- Planning permission
LABC Front Door have put together a list of frequently asked questions about home improvement projects. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, you can use their Ask Anna service to submit your own question.
Apply for Full Plans or a Building Notice
Partner agents list
We have a Local Authority Building Control (LABC) list of partner agents (PDF) who we work closely with and who can provide you with the required drawings. Both the Partners and Swindon Building Control work for the owner of the project and aim to save time and money on the project.
These are not recommendations. It is always advisable to get more than one quote.
Regularisation application
If you have already carried out work to your property and have been advised that you need approval, this is the application that needs to be used. This application form can be used for any type of work, where you require your drawings to be checked and approved.
Please also ensure you include the following:
- A site location plan
- An appropriate fee
Further information
- For fee details or to confirm a fee, please telephone: 01793 466069
- For all construction projects, please check if you need Planning Permission.
- If you are intending to work on a party wall or near a boundary, you should find out more about the Party Wall Act 1996 on the Planning Portal.
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order on the Gov.uk website, has replaced nearly all previous fire safety law. The act applies to virtually all non-domestic premises and even the common areas of flats.
- If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) via their website and you may have other duties as well.