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This guide to Building Regulations is not a statement of law but will help you understand the system. There is also a printed leaflet containing all of these questions and answers available free from us.

• The Regulations
• Do I need Building Regulations approval?
• What must I do to obtain approval?
• What will the Council do?
• When can I start work?
• What happens if I do work without approval?
• Can I get a completion certificate when the work is finished?
• Work not controlled by Building Regulations but could cause contraventions or problems with your property