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When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals

• When you need approval

  You must check if you need approval before you construct or change…

• When you do not need approval

  You do not need to apply for approval yourself if the work is not covered…

• Use a competent person scheme

  Competent person schemes are a way for tradespeople to prove their ability…

• How to apply

  Contact a ‘building control body’ (BCB) to check the building regulations…

• Appeals and determinations

  You can appeal if you think your project should not have to comply with…

Join a competent person scheme to self-certify certain types of building work instead of getting building regulations approval from a council or private inspector - how to join, current schemes

The rules for putting up scaffolding on your property - licence, checks, safety, builder, scaffold companies

Use this form to request pre-planning application advice.

• From: Environment Agency

How to make a complaint about an approved inspector who has not followed the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspectors Register code of conduct.

• From: Health and Safety Executive