Building Control - Building Regulation Frequently Asked Questions
Building Control - Building Regulation Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you are replacing the whole of the fixed frame and opening parts. If the work is to your home and you employ either a FENSA, Certass or BSI registered installer, you will not need to involve Building Control. If the installer is not registered under one of the above schemes you will need to submit an application. A Customer Guide is available on our Customer Guides web page.
No, if the work amounts to no more than, for example, replacing broken glass, replacing a rotten sash (opening parts) in the window frame, or some rotten sections of the main frame members.
- Do I need approval for the conversion of the loft space?
- Do I need approval to build an extension to my house?
- Do I need approval to construct a car port?
- Do I need approval to construct a conservatory?
- Do I need approval to construct a porch?
- Do I need approval to convert my garage into a habitable room?
- Do I need approval to convert my house into flats?
- Do I need approval to erect a detached garage?
- Do I need approval to erect a greenhouse, shed or summerhouse in my garden?
- Do I need approval to insert cavity wall insulation?
- Do I need approval to make internal alterations to my house?
- Do I need approval to re-tile my roof?
- Do I need approval to replace my windows in my house?
- Do I need Building Regulation approval to construct a boundary wall?
- Do I need Building Regulation approval to construct a small detached building on my land?
- Do I need Building Regulation approval to underpin all or part of the foundations to my building?
- Do I need approval to provide a covered yard or covered way to my house?
- Do I need approval to install or replace a boiler or hot water cylinder?
- Do I need approval to install fittings such as a WC, shower, washbasin, or kitchen sink within my home or any other type of building?
Contact Information:
By telephone: 01628 796870
By email: building.control@rbwm.gov.uk
By post: RBWM Building Control Consultancy, Tinkers Lane Depot, Tinkers Lane, Windsor, Berks SL4 4LR
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