Building Control - Works without Approval Frequently Asked Questions

This is because -

  • It is illegal to do so and the Council might decide to take enforcement action.
  • It is more difficult, inconvenient and expensive to correct any faults when the work is completed and in use.
  • A delay on selling your house will likely ensue.
  • Even if the work complies, you will nearly always need to damage some of it to open up elements for inspection.
  1. Can I get previously unauthorised building work regularised?
  2. What happens if I do work without approval?
  3. What is a Regularisation Application?
  4. What do I need, in order to sell my house?
  5. When can it be made?
  6. How much does an application cost?
  7. What about enforcement?
  8. Who enforces the Building Regulations?
  9. Why don't I just do the work without telling you, and then apply for Regularisation if I get found out?
  10. What do I do now?

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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