Most building work, whether it is home alterations, home extensions or a new-build, self-build, loft conversions or change of use, will require Building Regulation approval. Building Regulations make sure all construction work is structurally sound safe, energy efficient and offers a healthy environment, leading to your final completion certificate.
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You will need to ensure that your proposed building works comply with the Building Regulations as a statutory requirement, separate from planning. We can approve your plans and provide site inspections and issue you with a final building completion certificate.
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Whilst planning permission is about how a building looks and how it affects others, building regulations make sure that all construction work is structurally sound, safe, energy-efficient and offers a healthy environment.
All proposed building works should comply with the building regulations as a statutory requirement, separate from planning. Hertfordshire Building Control can approve plans, provide inspections and issue final building completion certificates.
Do you have a question about Building Regulations?
Speak to one of our Team about your project
