Depending on the work you're doing you might need to get building regulation approval or planning permission, or both.
If you go ahead without permission or approval, you might end up having to put things back to how they were. The owner of the property or land is responsible for meeting the relevant planning rules and building regulations. This is the case with all building work.
Are you unsure about the differences between Planning Permission and Building Regulations Consent? If so, the Planning Portal have prepared the following guide that explains:
What is the difference between Building Regulations and Planning Permission?
Information regarding Planning permission can be found:
Do I need Planning Permission?
The following guidance can help you assess whether you need Building Regulations.
Building Control
Building Regulations apply to most building work. Building Control ensures the health safety and welfare of people in and around buildings. It also ensures the conservation of fuel and power. It is important to find out if you need permission.
Exempt work
Not all building work needs building regulation permission. Full details about works that do not need permission can be found on the LABC Front Door website:
Some exempt buildings include:
- Detached garages less than 30m2 set more than 1m from a boundary.
- Detached garages less than 30m2 on the boundary, if made of non combustible material.
- Detached buildings less than 30m2 with no sleeping accommodation 1m away from the boundary.
- Detached buildings less than 30m2 with no sleeping accommodation. If on the boundary made of non combustible material.
- A building less than 15m2 which contains no sleeping accommodation.
- A car port. Open on two sides and less than 30m2.
- A porch, covered way or conservatory less than 30m2. Conservatories should be wholly or partly glazed.
Find out if you need permission
To find out whether Building Regulation permission is required you can complete the form below. This service is free of charge.
Building Regulation only (word)
If you do need permission you can make a building regulation application:
Make a Building Regulation ApplicationPlanning and Building Control for businesses
For more information and guidance on how to start a new business, or how to expand an existing business. Please see the Planning Portal.
The following links may also be of use:-
The Council works in partnership with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership.
The Council also works with business support agencies across Cornwall. This ensures that information, advice and guidance is available to help your business when you need it. You can visit our business support and advice page for further information.