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If you are considering undertaking any development you must consider whether the project will need to have a planning permission and/or a Building Regulations application. These are two separate applications and must be applied for individually. For further information about planning permission and Building Regulations visit the Planning Portal website.

Building Regulations are national standards for England and Wales which apply to most types of buildings, whether in the home or a commercial development. They ensure that the environment in which we all live is a safe and healthy place they also ensure that adequate access and facilities are provided for people with disabilities and include requirements for conservation of fuel and power.

There are similar but separate regulations which apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Further details on these regulations can be found at the Scottish Building Standards Agency website and the Department of Finance and Personnel Northern Ireland website.

• 1. What are they? « You are here
• 2. Approved Documents
• 3. When do the regulations apply?
• 4. Exemptions
• 5. How to make a Building Regulations application
• 6. What happens when I've made the application?
• 7. Forgot to make an application?

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