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Application form for consent to construct works on common land: Commons Act 2006, Section 38 and the National Trust Act.
The U1 exemption allows you to use suitable waste in construction as a recovery activity.
This guidance relates to the legal criteria for determining whether a proposed new building is considered a higher-risk building under the Building Act 1984 (as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022) and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions)...
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
Under section 38 of the Commons Act 2006, you need our consent to carry out any restricted works on land registered as common land.
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