I had my plans passed about 3 weeks ago but my architect has been slow to apply for my building regs so now I am hugely behind shedule. Ive been told I can start without regs but at my own risk. So if I dig my footings and get them filled with concrete, how can I prove to the BCO they are deep enough as he will not come out to visit until regs have been approved??
Can I dig my foundations before I get Building regs
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I would hazard the architect has told him he could start but has avoided saying he should be putting in a Notice to get the ball rolling. Its common to apply for Regs after Planning is Approved.
The planning department told me I could start but at my own risk, looks like ive gotta wait again then its been 14 months so far 
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14 months to get some building regs drawings doneThe planning department told me I could start but at my own risk, looks like ive gotta wait again then its been 14 months so far
Haha, no the 14months was for planning permission to be granted.
Yes you can start BUT
You will then have to dig another hole to show the BCO how deep the foundations are and onto what sort of surface etc. If he is not happen then it will be a VERY VERY expensive mistake to put right. He might also give you short shift for jumping the gun.
Nothing to stop you starting to dig out the foundations to the point you want to put the concrete down but laying the concrete is only asking for problems.
You will then have to dig another hole to show the BCO how deep the foundations are and onto what sort of surface etc. If he is not happen then it will be a VERY VERY expensive mistake to put right. He might also give you short shift for jumping the gun.
Nothing to stop you starting to dig out the foundations to the point you want to put the concrete down but laying the concrete is only asking for problems.
The last thing I want to do is **** off the bco at this early stage, and as the guy who is digging the footings has included the concrete in the price, I'd be a fool to start so I will wait until he can make a visit before i get them dug.
Thanks for all your help guys.
Thanks for all your help guys.
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