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Select a project type for related advice on home improvements & building regulations. Select 'General' if you're looking for non-specific information on building regulations, contracts, working with a builder/designer and more.

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Tell me about the building regulations

Find out what the building regulations, building control and the Approved Documents are and how they help protect you and your family.

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  • General

Do I need building control approval for my bathroom?

Whether refitting or fitting a new bathroom, find out if you need building control approval.

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  • Bathroom

Where can I find out about building regulations for my commercial development?

Find out who to speak to about building regulations rules for commercial developments.

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  • General

Whose responsibility is building regulations compliance?

Who is held liable if your building work doesn't comply with the building regulations?

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  • General

What building regulations apply to drainage in the bathroom?

Not sure where to start with building regulations and drainage in your bathroom? Read on...

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  • Bathroom
  • Plumbing

Building regulations applications FAQs

Everything you need to know about making building regulations applications.

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  • General

Do I need planning permission for my new bathroom?

Considering installing a new bathroom? Find out if you need planning permission.

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  • Bathroom

Building control exemptions

Some building works around the home won't need a building regulations application. Find out which don't.

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  • General

What should I consider before I start work on my bathroom?

These are the things to bear in mind before you start work on your bathroom.

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  • Bathroom
  • Plumbing

What's the difference between planning and building control?

Your renovation project may need planning permission, it may need building regulations approval, or it may need both. What's the difference?

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  • General