Building Control Forms and Fees

What forms do I Need to use?

To apply for Building Regulations Approval an application form must be submitted, and a fee paid.  The fee varies depending according to the type of application submitted, and the type and cost of the work. 

The type of application that has to be submitted depends on whether the building will have a designated use under the Fire Precaution Act 1971. In general this applies to all non-domestic properties, these require a Full Plans submission . Other properties will require a Building Notice application.

Retrospective applications require the use of a An Application for a Regularisation Certificate.

Completed Forms should be sent (with payment and required documentation) to:
Building Control Applications
PO BOX 9381
Epping
CM16 9AF

Application Type	Details	Application Form	National Guidance Notes	Local Notes (If applicable)
Building Notice	If the building is domestic, and will not have a designated use under the Fire Precaution Act 1971 a Building Notice application will normally be acceptable.		Building Notice requires full payment in advance, but only general plans of the work to be undertaken, the work is checked for compliance with the regulations as it is underway.
Full Plans Application	If the building will have a designated use under the Fire Precaution Act 1971 a Full plans submission will be required.  In general this applies to all non-domestic properties.		Full Plan submission requires the submittal of full detailed plans of the works, and payment of a proportion of the fee at that time. The remainder of the fee is payable when the plans have been approved and work is to commence.
Regularisation Certificate Application	To be used for any retrospective application.
Fees Schedule	Details of the fees payable for all building control applications in Epping Forest District