Regularisation Submission

This is a system to retrospectively seek approval when works have been carried out prior to the submission of building notice or the submission of a full plans application.

You should always seek approval for work first and this process must be regarded as a last resort. It is being used more frequently because changes have been made to the questions asked via the standard Law Society search. This now highlights work that has been undertaken without Building Regulation permission.

NB: You should note that we will issue with a compltion certificate on completion of the works. This document is important as it shows the works are in compliance with the Building Regulations. Failure to obtain this document will likely result in difficulties when the property is being sold or changes in tenancy occur.

To apply for a regularisation certificate work must have been undertaken on or after 11th November 1985. The application must include:

i) a description of the unauthorised work

ii) a plan of the unauthorised work

iii) a plan showing any additional work required to secure compliance with the Building Regulations relating to the building work when carried out

iv) Wealden DC may require the applicant to take reasonable steps to undertaken laying open the unauthorised work for inspection.