Building control notice

[chr15b]

Submitted one today for internal alterations - having velux window fitted

Anyone else been through this recently, any idea what happens next? Left it with reception who just gave me a receipt, website says must be submitted two days before work starts.. Will they notify me work can start or will they want to come round prior to allowing this to start?

[Globs]

chr15b said:

Submitted one today for internal alterations - having velux window fitted

Anyone else been through this recently, any idea what happens next? Left it with reception who just gave me a receipt, website says must be submitted two days before work starts.. Will they notify me work can start or will they want to come round prior to allowing this to start?

You can always ring them up (after 3pm generally), IME they are best to talk to early as they can tell you what they are interested in, and you can make your build easier by knowing. Unlike planning (a bunch of useless tossers) building control are interested in building methods etc.

[Griff Boy]

Adding a velux window, doesn't that come under the heading of permitted development? Ie not requiring a building warrant?

[Globs]

Griff Boy said:

Adding a velux window, doesn't that come under the heading of permitted development? Ie not requiring a building warrant?

Permitted developments are however planning issues, not building control ones.
I suspect windows are building regs controlled now as there is the FENSA scam being run for windows now.

[Mr GrimNasty]

Yes it's because it's a window! Also possible structural alteration to roof I suppose. They'll probably ask you to phone them when it's done and then post the paperwork to you. Kerrrching.

[chr15b]

I'm hoping that's the case as work starts Monday