Building regs

[flatliner404]

Hi Guys,

I am having an internal, load bearing wall knocked down tomorrow, but no building regs will be obtained for the work.

I am now concerned of the implications of this and was looking for confirmation that it is legally OK after 4 years, if the council doesn't find out about it?

Is that correct?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Why don't you want to get Approval?

 

[flatliner404]

It's not that I don't want approval, it's just that I need the job doing quickly.

 

[Static]

Why don't you want to get Approval?

Maybe £130 is out of his budget.. or they arent putting in a supporting beam..

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You can get regs done on a 'Notice'. Phone them up, fill in a form online and email it to them, application done! They'll pop out in the next few days to inspect works.

 

[DevilDamo]

I am now concerned of the implications of this

Well... apply for a BN now, pay the minimum fee, submit a detail/calculation to the LA, have them agree it, install the beams (and padstones) and job done. Or... don't submit a BN now but get picked up on it after, BC will ask you to submit a Regularisation Certificate, which incurs a higher fee than a BN and will involve you having to expose the beam/padstones for BC to check/approve.

 

[flatliner404]

Thanks,

But, if I don't get picked up on this for four year, am I correct in assuming that this will be exempt for building regs?

 

[mikric]

Thanks,

But, if I don't get picked up on this for four year, am I correct in assuming that this will be exempt for building regs?

What if you come to sell your house ? for the sake off £120 it may save you loads of grief later on when the buyers surveyor picks it up.
Also you will know its been done correctly, if you have any future problems with the works carried out you will more than likely find your buildings insurance will be void.

 

[DevilDamo]

But, if I don't get picked up on this for four year, am I correct in assuming that this will be exempt for building regs?

Even though that is stipulated, there are ways BC can get involved. Have a read here...

//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=233509

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Thanks,

But, if I don't get picked up on this for four year, am I correct in assuming that this will be exempt for building regs?

Not just about the timing then?

 

[flatliner404]

Chaps,

The bottom line is, I cannot move into property with family till this is done.

If I need to jump through council hoop the builder I have will be on another job whivh will massively delay everything.

I really just need to understand the implications.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The lack of specific responses to your specific query is probably down to the fact that the next owner will likely be picking up the grief not yourself which doesn't seem very pleasant. In any case the link in this thread will tell you all you need to know.

 

[geraldthehamster]

Thanks,

But, if I don't get picked up on this for four year, am I correct in assuming that this will be exempt for building regs?

No - it's four years for planning permission, which isn't an issue here. If you don't get building regulations approval the council have 12 months within which to take enforcement action, from when the work is completed. They could still take action after that, but would have to do it via a court.

Cheers
Richard