Apply for full plans approval

When to apply for full plans approval

Apply for full plans approval for:

• all commercial building work
• all new buildings
• some work to existing properties, including extensions and loft conversions.

This list is not exhaustive. Contact us if you’re not sure if you should submit a notice.

You need to pay a fee to us when you apply for full plans approval. View our building control fees.

What happens next

After we receive your application, we will:

• send you an email confirmation with your reference number
• give you the name of your site inspector and their contact details
• process your application and check your drawings for compliance with building regulations
• write to you within three weeks with a progress report and ask you for further information, if needed
• send you our decision within five weeks, unless you have given us a three week extension.