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Building control applications

You can apply online for full plans, building notice or regularisation.

Exempt buildings

Within the building regulations certain types of buildings are exempt and do not require an application. These include:

  • detached buildings housing machinery or plant which people do not visit except for maintenance or repair
  • some greenhouses and agricultural buildings
  • small detached buildings under 30m2 and over 1m from the boundary line, where no sleeping accommodation is provided
  • extensions of a building by the addition at ground level, for example on its own foundations, such as conservatories, canopies, porches, covered ways and carports, all with a floor area not exceeding 30m2

The construction and distance from boundaries are controlled in some cases. See schedule 2 of the regulations for details.

Published: 2 February 2021

Last updated: 2 February 2021