This part of the Portal contains information aimed at users with a degree of familiarity with the Building Regulations and the Building Control system.
Please note that the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) website has been superseded by Gov.uk.
While we have updated many links, and redirects are also in place, there may be some disruption to links from the Planning Portal to DCLG while the migration of content takes place.
The way to obtain approval will depend on whether you choose to use the Building Contol services of a Local Authority or an Approved Inspector.
The most recent versions of the Approved Documents for the fourteen technical "Parts" of the Building Regulations' requirements are accessible here.
Determinations and appeals are two procedures which provide for the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government or the Welsh Ministers in the Welsh Assembly Government to adjudicate in disputes.
There are a number of pieces of legislation that relate to the standards of premises or construction and, depending on the type of premises and whether any building work is being carried out, one or more could apply at any given time.
Parts of the Building Regulations, including the Code for Sustainable Homes and the EPC for Construction, aim to help reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.
Good practice guidance is issued by 'Communities and Local Government' to augment policy and advise on the best way of achieving certain technical outcomes.
