Planning and Architecture

Planning Permission Part J Combustion and fuel Appeal Process Application Process Part B Fire safety Part K Falling, collision and impact Part L Conservation Part M Access Planning Regs Building Regs General Part A Structure Part C Site prep Part D Toxic substances Part E Sound Part F Ventilation Part N Glazing Part P Electrical Part G Sanitation Part H Drainage

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
About the Planning and Architecture category Planning and Architecture	0	375	27 February 2020
Is there a simple risk assessment form available for use by surveyors undertaking surveys in domestic properties? Planning and Architecture	2	734	18 May 2020
Planning: Can a building with a COI be demolished without any planning application as to its use afterwards Planning and Architecture	1	612	9 August 2018
Do you pay VAT on a Cleud application? Application Process	1	763	19 October 2015
What is the regulation for minimum spacing of bars of a walk-on grille over a light well (domestic situation) Part K Falling, collision and impact	4	1741	7 June 2013
With regard to the existing Building Regulations, what is the most recent and applicable legislation and guidance available with regard to disabled access to a building? Part M Access	1	705	15 February 2013
With regard to the existing Building Regulations, should buildings that are used for industrial or commercial purposes that also contain living accommodation be legally treated as a dwelling? Part A Structure	1	741	15 February 2013
With regard to Building Regulations and legislation, is there any officially improved legislation or guidance with regard to domestic heating? Part J Combustion and fuel	1	745	15 February 2013
With regard to Building Regulations and legislation, are there any official documents that deal with the prevention of overheating caused by solar gains in summer? General	1	15518	15 February 2013
With regards to the existing Building Regulations, should a block of flats be treated as a separate development irrespective of the number of blocks on the site? Part A Structure	1	721	15 February 2013
Which documentation deals with the procedures related to working on historic buildings? Part A Structure	1	712	15 February 2013
Which specific Building Regulations deal with the legal procedures related to sound insulation testing? Part A Structure	1	701	15 February 2013
If a person(s) who is not registered to self-certify intends to carry out any form of electrical installation, what procedure needs to be followed? Part P Electrical	1	1285	15 February 2013
If an individual has completed some electrical work, and is unsure whether or not it falls under the remit of work that needs to be certified, what is the appropriate procedure? Part P Electrical	1	1035	15 February 2013
With regard to the existing Building Regulations, what is stated regarding alternative escape routes with regard to fire? Part B Fire safety	1	676	15 February 2013
If a balcony or flat is provided within a building in order for people to escape from fire then are there any specific safety requirements under the existing Building Regulations? Part B Fire safety	1	607	15 February 2013
According to existing Building Regulation, where should self-closing fire doors be positioned within a building? Part B Fire safety	1	666	15 February 2013
Where can one obtain more information regarding Building Regulations with regard to electrical installation? Part P Electrical	1	954	15 February 2013
Under the existing Building Regulations, what needs to be included within the records of the installation? Part P Electrical	1	884	15 February 2013
Under the existing Building Regulations, do inspections and tests will have to be completed and recorded with regard to electrical installations? Part P Electrical	1	777	15 February 2013
Is there any sort of electrical work that can be carried out by a non-competent person, and for which the local authority does not need to be contacted? Part P Electrical	1	822	15 February 2013
Is it necessary to inform a local authority Building Control Body before carrying out electrical installation work? Part P Electrical	1	872	15 February 2013
Are there any legal consequences to carrying out electrical work when not registered as a competent person? Part P Electrical	1	1062	15 February 2013
What are the relevant schemes for competent persons, under which qualified electricians may register? Part P Electrical	1	788	15 February 2013
Within the existing Building Regulation, what person(s) are entitled to self-certify an installation? Part P Electrical	1	772	15 February 2013
What duties is a competent person responsible for with regards to electrical installation under the existing Building Regulations? Part P Electrical	1	830	15 February 2013
With regards to the existing Building Regulations, how is a 'competent firm' that is to deal with electrical work defined? Part P Electrical	1	720	15 February 2013
With regards to the existing Building Regulations, what types of building does Approved Document P cover? Part P Electrical	1	733	15 February 2013
What is the procedure with regard to having electrical work undertaken in one's home that involves the addition of a new electrical circuit? Part P Electrical	1	722	15 February 2013
What are the statutory requirements under existing Building Regulations with regard to electrical installations? Part P Electrical	1	745	15 February 2013