Regularisation Certificate
If alterations or extensions have been undertaken without a
Building Regulation application having been submitted, this may
cause difficulties when you are trying to sell your property since
you will not be able to supply the purchaser with the Appropriate
Approval notice and/or Completion Certificate. This raises
questions about the building construction and structural integrity
of the work, since there has not been an impartial and independent
inspection of the works.
You can however apply for a Regularisation Certificate for any
works undertaken illegally after 11th November 1985, but you need
to be aware that you may be asked to expose, lay open certain
sections of the work, or submit plans and calculations to show
compliance with the Building Regulations.
To submit an application
You can submit an on-line application for a Regularisation
Certificate, or you can complete a Regularisation Certificate
application form, both found in Related Links at the bottom of the
page, and send it to us with:
- A statement of the unauthorised work
- 1 copy of a plan showing the unauthorised work
- 1 copy of a plan showing additional work to be carried out to
secure Building Regularisation compliance
- A 1:1250 scale location plan showing the building and at least
two named roads
- The application needs to be submitted with appropriate
Regularisation Charge payment. If you provide us with the
information above, we will calculate the Charge based on the extent
of the works and the complexity and give you a quote (no VAT is
payable).
Permission - Important Note
Before the works commence you, your Agent or builder should
ensure that Planning Permission, Conservation Area &/or Listed
Building consent has been obtained or that you have written
confirmation that consent is not required. You can obtain guidance
from our Planning section on 01702 318191 or email planning.applications@rochford.gov.uk
Transfer of Private Sewers
The Private Sewers Transfer Regulations does not amend the
Building Regulations in any way and there is no obligation for
Building Control to consult with Anglian Water, unless the drain or
sewer is shown on the map of sewers, in accordance with the current
requirements of Building Regulation H4. However, we do have duty of
care to our ‘customers’ and Anglian Water have asked to be
consulted if the proposal does not comply with all of the standard
criteria. For further information you can download our guidance
note below or visit their website in related documents and related
links below.