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There are two ways to apply for approval under the Building Regulations: the Full Plans method or the Building Notice method.

Building Notice Method: Most people find that a Building Notice is the simplest and most appropriate for alterations or extensions to domestic properties. You should not need specific drawings for this and your builder can look after the process on your behalf while undertaking the works. To do this the builder simply completes a Building Notice form and submits it to the Building Control Department - this has to be done at least 48 hours before work starts on site. Once again there is a fee to pay - check with your local authority. Once the work starts, the Building Control Officer will visit the site and make arrangements with the builder to visit at specific points through the progress of the works to check that the works are up to the minimum standard that the regulations require. He/She may also request supplementary drawings and information. When the works are complete, you can ask the Building Control Officer to give you a certificate to confirm that everything has been done to the required level.

Full Plans Method: The 'full plans' method of application is more involved as it requires the submission up-front of detailed drawings that show a great deal of information, such as the fire escape routes, ventilation capacities, for instance. Many people find this somewhat 'over the top' for a domestic project. However Discount Plans LTD can produce the full plans for you if you, in consultation with your design planner or your builder, feel that this is the preferred route.