How to make a full plans application for building regulations for your building project.
A full plans application is where copies of the plans are also submitted. We will check the plans for compliance with building regulations. We will issue an approval notice if we agree the plans comply. If we need further information or clarification, we will contact you or your agent. You can then complete necessary amendments before the issue of an approval.
Your formal approval notice will remain valid for 3 years from the date of deposit. You are then safe in the knowledge that you have satisfied the regulations. This is as long as you and your builder constructs using those plans. Remember the regulations do not cover everything.
The submitted plans need to show full details of the proposed works. This requires a full working knowledge of construction the building regulations. Please seek professional advice if you do not have this knowledge.
You can find more information about what you need to include with your application on the back of the form.
You can submit your application to us online via the Planning Portal.
You can also submit your application by sending it to us. You can download the application form below.
There is a single application charge. This is the plan and inspection charges combined. This is payable when you deposit the plans of the building work with us.
For larger projects, any relevant inspection charge is payable on demand. This will be after we carry out the first inspection.
Once the application has been registered and the applicable fee determined, a card payment link will be emailed through to the client/applicant/agent. If you have any queries, please make contact with building.control@torbay.gov.uk or 01803 208095