What is the difference between Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval?

If you want to carry out building work, you may need Planning Permission or Building Regulations Approval or both.

Building Regulations Approval is entirely separate from Planning Permission.

If you get one you are not guaranteed the other. You will need to apply for both separately.

Building Regulations Approval is concerned with how buildings are actually constructed.

Planning permission is concerned with development and use of land and regulates this in the public interest. The appearance of a development and how it will impact on neighbouring developments and the environment are important considerations.

 

 

Do I Need Building Regulation or Planning Permission

 

You need Building Regulation permission when:

· you erect or extend a building

· you materially alter a building e.g. carry out structural alterations

· you extend or alter a controlled service within a building e.g. install a WC

· you want to change the building's fundamental use

 

 

When you don't need to apply

 

Unless the property is a listed building, you don't need planning permission if you are:

· carrying out works to the interior of your home - for example, putting in new kitchen units

· painting the outside of your home

· repairing the outside of your home

· planting trees and shrubs in your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

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