Part A Structure

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
If I need to make alterations or extensions to an ancient building, is this likely to require planning permission?	1	390	7 February 2013
Who prepares the list of listed buildings that are of particular architectural significance?	1	429	7 February 2013
What are a local authority's responsibilities under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990?	1	431	7 February 2013
What Building Regulations apply with regards to listed buildings?	1	372	7 February 2013
With regard to planning permission, when is it necessary to apply for listed building consent?	1	435	7 February 2013
With regards to planning permission, what is meant by the term ‘building works’?	1	432	7 February 2013
Are there any building developments that do not require planning permission?	1	427	7 February 2013
If an individual wishes to engage in work on their property which could potentially obstruct the view of road users, does this require an application for planning permission before building beings?	1	386	7 February 2013
If an individual wishes to you want to make a division within their own house in order to run a business, for example a workshop, does this require planning permission?	1	372	7 February 2013
If an individual wishes to build a completely separate house within their garden, does this require planning permission?	1	414	7 February 2013
If an individual wishes to divide off part of their house in order to use it as a separate home, would the person in question need to seek planning permission?	1	338	7 February 2013
If an individual wishes to make additions or extensions to a flat or maisonette, including those that are converted from larger buildings, is it necessary to apply for planning permission?	1	353	7 February 2013
Why might a local authority refuse permission to a building with regard to planning controls?	1	430	7 February 2013
How does an individual go about acquiring a completion certificate from a local authority once work on a building has been completed?	1	435	7 February 2013
Why does a construction require a completion certificate?	1	396	7 February 2013
Are there any penalties for an individual who makes a construction that is in contravention of the Building Regulations?	1	421	7 February 2013
What are the consequences should an individual carry out building work without local authority approval?	1	374	7 February 2013
Should an individual require a regularisation certificate with regards to a new building, then what needs to be included in the application?	1	362	7 February 2013
When constructing a building, is there a legal requirement to employ a professional builder?	1	400	7 February 2013
Under the existing building regulations, what are the legal requirements for any structure during its construction?	1	373	7 February 2013
Once a building has been completed, how many days does the occupier / owner have to inform the local authorities of the energy rating of the building?	1	380	7 February 2013
In order to establish whether building work has been completed successfully, what tests can local authorities carry out?	1	469	7 February 2013
When is it permissible for building work to begin when an application has been submitted to an approved inspector?	1	410	7 February 2013
When is it permissible for building work to begin when an application has been submitted to a local authority?	1	463	7 February 2013
With regard to building regulations, if an individual is planning a building extension, does anything need to be submitted to accompany the building notice?	1	349	7 February 2013
What needs to be included within a building notice?	1	456	7 February 2013
Are there any buildings or developments that do not require submission plans	1	396	7 February 2013
Are there any types of alterations and / or extensions that are likely to be excluded from Building Regulations?	1	394	7 February 2013
In order to begin a new construction, or make adjustments to an existing building, is Building Regulations approval required?	1	323	7 February 2013
With regard to Building Regulations, if a local authority serves an abatement order to the owner / occupier of building, does the owner / occupier have any recourse?	1	352	7 February 2013