Full Plans Application
Full Plans is the most popular way to make an application and
accounts for the majority of applications we receive. It is
necessary to submit scaled plans and supporting information clearly
showing the proposed constructional details.
A Building Control Officer will check the plans for compliance
with the Building Regulations and if there are any queries we will
write to you or your agent. When these are resolved an approval
will be issued.
Charges for the Full Plans application are normally payable in
two stages with approximately 25% payable on submission of the
application and the remainder payable after our first site
inspection.
To submit an application, complete the Full Plans e form or
download the application form and include at least two copies
of:
- All detailed plans / specifications and calculations.
- A 1:1250 location plan (block plan) showing the size and
position of the building and it's relationship to adjoining
boundaries.
- The appropriate charge payment (please look at our Building
Control Charges page)
You are entitled to prepare the plans yourself, but it is
recommended that you seek appropriate professional advice which is
relevant to the work that you want to carry out, e.g. from an
Architect, structural engineer, or building surveyor who will also
act as your agent.
For further information about the advantages of a Full Plans
application, why not refer to our Frequently Asked Questions, found
in Related Links below.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996
If you intend to carry out building work which involves:
- work on an existing wall shared with another property
- building on the boundary with a neighbouring property
- excavating near a neighbouring building
you must find out if the work falls within the Act. If it does
you must notify all neighbours who will be affected by the
works.
For further information on The Party Wall etc Act 1996, please
see Related Links below.
Site Inspections
Please remember to notify us when you commence works.
Planning 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
Health and Safety Advice
If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you
may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you
may have other duties as well. Find out more in the related links
below.
Building Control and Environmental Protection
Building Control Officers inspect many of the building works
carried out in the Borough and have the responsibility for
enforcing the Building Regulations. Part C of the Regulations
refers to developments on or near contaminated sites and Building
Control Officers work closely with the Contaminated Land Unit to
identify possible contamination at an early stage of the
development.
Where a site is identified as being on or near a contaminated
site it may be necessary to provide reasonable precautions to
prevent hazardous materials or gases from damaging or entering the
building and you may be required to carry out soil surveys or site
assessments to ensure contamination will not pose a problem.
If contamination is identified at any development or you think
that contamination may be a problem you can call our Contaminated
Land Unit 0n 01702 318047 to obtain advice on the appropriate
investigation and remedial measures necessary.
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.