How much does building regs cost UK?
For Building Regulation drawings, expect to pay from around £700 for a single-storey extension, and around £1,200 for a two-storey extension, excluding additional charges for structural calculations, building control application fees and any party wall agreements.
How long does planning permission take Tower Hamlets?
We will usually tell you our decision within eight weeks. The time limit for large or complex applications is 13 weeks or 16 weeks if an application is subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Do I need building notice or full plans?
Building Notice Plans are not required initially, although it may be necessary to provide drawings and/or structural calculations later.
How much does it cost to apply for building regs?
An initial fee (for sites other than those classified as large) of £268 is payable and must be sent together with your application. An initial fee of £407 is required for larger sites. For this purpose larger sites are defined as sites containing a building greater than 7,100m² or over 30m high.
Can I draw my own plans for building regs?
May I draw my own plans? Yes, provided that you have the necessary training and knowledge to produce accurate scale drawings and detailed building specifications.
Is Tower Hamlets an Article 4 area?
Changes of use from offices to residential The council has confirmed an Article 4 direction to remove permitted development right for changes of use from offices (B1(a) use class) to residential (C3 use class). This was approved by the Mayor in Cabinet on 30 January 2018 and came into force on 1 June 2019.
Do you need an architect for planning permission?
You are neither required by law to have an architect submit your planning application or design your home. In fact, anyone can put together a set of floorplans.
How much does a private building inspector cost UK?
As a rule of thumb, most conversion, renovation or extension work will cost around £100 to submit full plans and a further £200 -400 for inspections. Approved Inspection fees are usually similar in terms of a total charge – usually around 1-2% of the cost of the work.
Do Article 4 directions expire?
Article 4 Directions 2021 The first Article 4 Direction is non-immediate and will come into effect 1 August 2022 as the existing Article 4 Direction (Class O) expires on 31 July 2022. This relates to changes of use from office use (Class E) to residential (Class C3), under Class MA in the Central Activities Zone.
Is Tower Hamlets a good place to live?
Spitalfields – This is a really lively and popular area of Tower Hamlets. Home to the amazing Brick Lane which is one of the curry capitals of the world. There’s some great markets, shops and restaurants. Once considered one of London’s worst slums it is now a very upmarket area.
How much does a building inspection cost UK?
How long should a building be without planning?
‘THE 4 YEAR RULE’ applies to building, engineering or other works which have taken place without the benefit of planning permission, and that have remained unchallenged by enforcement action for 4 years or more. In this context one has undertaken operational development or physical works.
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