Guide Building control building notice application - commitments and responsibilities

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3. Submit an application

What we will do

Register the building notice application, send a letter of acknowledgement and issue a list of construction stages when we should be notified so that we can undertake an inspection. This initial list of inspections will be adapted at our discretion to reflect the phasing of the works, site issues, remedial works etc.

What you will need to do (including a builder, architect or agent acting for you)

Provide sufficient information to describe the proposed works. This may include site and location plans, building plans, details, calculations and any additional information requested by Building Control.

A site plan is required for all new buildings and extensions.

Note : A Full Plans application is required where works involve a new building or extension within 3 metres of a public sewer or where fronting a private road or for works to any building other than a private residential dwelling.

Fees.

The level of fee required to be obtained on request.