Apply for building regulations approval: step by step

Apply for a building notice or full plans approval, fees, book a site inspection, work done without approval (regularisation), submit a notice of completion, surveyors' contact details.

Before starting any building works, you might need to get:

You need building regulations approval to check the work you're doing:

  • is structurally safe
  • provides proper access and facilities
  • meets certain energy efficiency standards

  1. Check if the work needs approval

    Work that needs approval, including alterations, extensions and work that is exempt.

  2. Shops and commercial properties

    Building works in shops and commercial properties and what may need approval.

  3. Building work done without approval

    Apply for a regularisation certificate if you've carried out work without approval.

  4. Submit an application

    Apply for building regulations approval, including building notices and full plans approval.

  5. Check fees and pay

    Fees, charges and how to pay.

  6. After you apply

    How we process your application and how long it takes to make a decision.

  7. Book a site inspection

    Book a site inspection for the stages of your building project.

  8. Submit a notice of completion

    Submit a notice of completion when your building work is complete. 

  9. Contact details

    Contact details for building control surveyors in Woking.