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How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
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Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document B including 2020 and 2022 amendments.
Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.
Building regulation in England setting standards for overheating in new residential buildings.
The leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022 only apply to “relevant buildings.” This guidance explains what is meant by that term.
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
This guidance explains the information required to complete the leaseholder deed of certificate, and what information your current landlord must provide in the landlord’s certificate.
Use this service to apply for and manage building control applications for higher-risk buildings in England.
Building regulation for England addressing hot water safety and efficiency of water in buildings.
Find out the classes of building inspectors, the competencies needed and how to register as a building inspector in England and Wales.
Fees guidance: explains planning related fees and the method of calculating them.
Building regulation in England for the storage of fuel systems and combustion products.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
This guidance provides information about permission in principle - a new planning consent route.
Use this service to apply to register a high-rise residential building in England with the Building Safety Regulator.
Latest average timescales for planning, enforcement and householder appeals.
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
When and how to measure a habitat or development’s impact on biodiversity.
This guide illustrates how well-designed places that are beautiful, enduring and successful can be achieved in practice.
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