BUILDING NOTICE FORM & GUIDANCE NOTES
Please read these guidance notes before completing the Building Notice Application Form.


1
The applicant is the person on whose behalf the work is being carried out e.g. the building owner.


2
One copy of the notice should be completed and submitted to the Building Control Department.


3
Where the purpose of the work includes the erection of a new building or extension this notice shall be accompanied by the following:

  • A block plan to a scale of not less than 1:1250, showing:
  • The size and the position of the building, or the building as extended, and the size and position, and use of every other building or proposed building within that curtilage.
  • The boundaries of the curtilage of the building, or the building as extended, and the size, position and use of every other building or proposed building within that curtilage.
  • The width and position of any street on or within the boundaries of the curtilage of the building or the building as extended
  • The provision to be made for the drainage of the building or extension.
  • Where it is proposed to erect the building or extension over a sewer or drain shown on the relative map of public sewers, the precautions to be taken in building over a sewer.


4
Persons carrying out the building work must give notice of commencement at least two days beforehand.


5
The appropriate charge is dependant upon the type of work proposed in accordance with the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010. For further information please click here.

NOTE:
These notes are for general guidance only, particulars regarding the submission of building Notices are contained in Regulation 12(2A)(a) of the Building Regulations 2000 and, in respect of fees, in the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010.

Persons proposing to carry out, building work or make material change of use of a building are reminded that permission may be required under the Town and Country Planning Acts. For assistance you are advised to contact Development Control (01983 823552).

A Building Notice shall cease to have effect from three years after it is given to the local authority unless the work has been commenced before the expiry of that period.



Page last updated on: 21/08/2012