Building Regulations affect both residential and commercial property.  They control certain aspects of the way buildings are constructed.  It is often necessary to seek Building Regulation Approval, as well as Planning Permission, as part of an overall scheme for alteration, extension or new build.

We can advise on simple Regulation matters but also have considerable experience in acting as advisors in more complicated disputes, resubmitting and amending rejected proposals and in making appeals. 

Easton Bevins has been involved in a number of high profile cases where Building Regulations have not been followed.  A number of these have been reported in the national press and on television and have now set legal precedent in the Technology & Construction Court.

The local authority has the duty to ensure that building works and other matters falling within the scope of the Building Regulations are complied with in order to ensure basic standards of health and safety, energy conservation and provision for disabled people, to mention only a few of the relevant areas. 

Contravention of the Regulations can result in significant penalties so it is important to ensure that works are properly specified and supervised.  We can offer advice on the operation of the Regulations and how to comply with them, liaise with the local authority on your behalf and apply for and gain Building Regulation Approval. 

We can produce all necessary drawings, plans, details, structural calculations and specifications that may be required for a Full Plans Submission or deal with the matter as a Building Notice where this procedure is appropriate. 

In addition to compliance with Building Regulations, there may be other aspects of a project which need to meet statutory control such as Water By-Laws and the operation of The Party Wall etc. Act.  We can advise on compliance and obtain the necessary Consents as appropriate.