Building Regulations and Notifiable Work

The Building Regulations cover a wide range of building work from major office, shop and residential developments to small domestic works like extensions, through lounges and loft conversions.

Approved Documents (external link) offer guidance on how to comply with the regulations and cover the following aspects of construction. All of the below documents can be accessed via the above link to the Planning Portal website, to make sure you are getting the most up to date information.

Part A	Structure
Part B	Fire Safety - Volume 1 - Dwellinghouses Fire Safety - Volume 2 - Buildings other than Dwellinghouses
Part C	Site Preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture
Part D	Toxic Substances
Part E	Resistance to the passage of Sound
Part F	Ventilation
Part G	Hygiene
Part H	Drainage and Waste Disposal
Part J	Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
Part K	Protection from falling, collision and impact
Part L	Dwellings - Conservation of fuel and power (new buildings) Dwellings - Conservation of fuel and power (existing buildings) Buildings other than dwellings - Conservation of fuel and power (new buildings) Buildings other than dwellings - Conservation of fuel and power (existing buildings)
Part M	Access to and use of Buildings
Part N	Glazing
Part P	Electrical Safety
Regulation 7	Approved document for Regulation 7

Notifiable work

Most "Building Work" comes under our control. This includes things like new buildings, extensions and loft conversions as well as new roofs and through lounges.

Alterations to factories, shops and offices also need our approval under the Full Plans procedure.

If you have any doubts about the work you are planning to do you should consult us first. We can offer expert advice at the design stage which could well save you time and money.

List of the main notifiable work:

New buildings
Loft conversions
Extensions
Through lounges
Chimney breast removals
Roofing
Drainage

If you would like to speak to a member of the Building Consultancy Team please contact us, details below.

Contact Details

Building Consultancy

Email - buildingconsultancy@chester.gov.uk

Opening hours - 8.45am - 4.45pm

Phone number - 01244 402224

Fax - 01244 321876

Address - Building Consultancy, Development Directorate, Chester City Council, The Forum, Chester, CH1 2HS