Wondering what regs I need

[mylittlehouse]

Hi all
I am planning this year on extending into the existing outbuilding like all of neighbours have done.
I have a couple of questions for you good folk.

The tasks that need to be done are.

Install new back door
Remove slate from roof and rebattern felt and I believe insulate before plastering.
Install RSJ
New waste pipe I same location as existing soil pipe, I think, current one is from outside toilet and will become the inside toilet.
Dig out floor and install new floor half is suspended timber and half is currently about 2 inch cement covered in brick and then inside bit has tales over the top.
New stud walls I believe with insulation on any external walls.

My question is that this will prob take all year working on it step by step.
Would it be better for my builder to apply for the building regs all at once or at each step?

Does each application cost?
Is there a time limit on each step?
I only ask as I will do each step bit by bit when I afford each step.

Tanks all for any input

 

[^woody^]

All in one application, via a building notice

 

[mylittlehouse]

Hi there
Thanks for the reply
Is a building notice saying I am going to do the following work and they will inspect when done or after everything is done?

 

[^woody^]

They inspect at stages just the same, but with a notice you don't have to submit plans for approval - you just give a written description of the work.

 

[heliox]

They inspect at stages just the same, but with a notice you don't have to submit plans for approval - you just give a written description of the work.

Sorry to intrude Woody

does this apply on a new build too? i.e if you got planning permission can you just start building on a notice? I got a building notice form come back with my granted planning application. how does it work from here?

mine is not a house mind you its commercial its a small single story timber frame office workshop?

 

[^woody^]

Is this deja-vu?

Not applicable for commercial

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If you or your builder knows their stuff a Notice is fine. Knowledge is the key ....

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

They inspect at stages just the same, but with a notice you don't have to submit plans for approval - you just give a written description of the work.

Sorry to intrude Woody

does this apply on a new build too? i.e if you got planning permission can you just start building on a notice? I got a building notice form come back with my granted planning application. how does it work from here?

mine is not a house mind you its commercial its a small single story timber frame office workshop?

Ahh OK I just read your other new thread I thought this was a dinky office in the back garden, yes full plans is the route to take.

 

[heliox]

Thanks guys, I am clear on things now, I also had a look at this document which should help others, explains all, why dont our L.A not have this link on the website doh!

http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/explanatorybooklet.pdf