Applying for Building Regulations approval

Use this service to:

  • apply for Building Regulations approval for domestic building work
  • get the price for the application
  • pay for your application online

Currently unavailable online:

  • application for building control approval with full plans
  • making an application on behalf of someone else
  • loft conversions, multiple works or new housing
  • works to commercial properties

To submit an application for any of the above you can either use Submit-a-Plan, Planning Portal, or alternatively you can email or post our PDF form.

Before you start

If you are new to Building Regulations, please take two minutes to watch the video above. This online application route is currently available for Building Notice applications for domestic work only.

If you need to make a commercial or Application for building control approval with full plans, please refer to details on the Planning Portal and Submit-a-plan routes, on the Do I need Building Regulations approval? page.

You may need:

  • floor area measurements
  • credit/debit card