Are Building regs "frozen" ?

[dmsims]

Planning granted for loft converison in 2002

Work commenced (fitted a velux) in 2003, we have established that this means planning has not lapsed

The building control application was made in 2010 and fee paid

No further work was carried out by the previous owners but we are now going to complete

What Buiding regulations apply ?

[RATATTAK]

I would work to current regs which TBH are not much different from those in 2010 ... I think Part F (Ventilation) has changed, and there was an upgrade of Part L for new buildings ... CDM regs have though changed significantly.

[C Lee Farquar]

David, we had a similar issue.

It's not a moving goalpost as far as building regs are concerned. Source: our building control officer.

We're still working to 2008 regs

[dmsims]

Thanks

Interesting, just been browsing the B regs archives

Currently would have to achieve 0.18 for the roof but could get away with 0.25 (the 2010 regs don't apply) so it's back to 2006

Have you seen the price of PIR boards ?

[RATATTAK]

dmsims said:

Thanks

Have you seen the price of PIR boards ?

Yea they've gone up a bit but so have gas and electricity so you'd be wise to work to current regs IMO to save on the latter long term

[dmsims]

RATATTAK said:

dmsims said:

Thanks

Have you seen the price of PIR boards ?

Yea they've gone up a bit but so have gas and electricity so you'd be wise to work to current regs IMO to save on the latter long term

A very valid point, and it's not that much more

[Equus]

Was it a Full Plans application, or a Building Notice?

There are usually specific transitional arrangements in place for changes to the Regulations, but as general rule, if you've had full plans approval and have formally commenced (first inspection fee paid and first inspection undertaken?), then yes, the Regs are usually frozen.

[dmsims]

Equus said:

Was it a Full Plans application, or a Building Notice?

I think it was full plans (don't have the submission - only the reply from BC)

"I ackowledge receipt of your application......... received on May 18th 2010 together with .... £500"

"I am able to confirm that the palns have been accepted and are being appraised"

[bobtail4x4]

you should be working to the 2010 regs,

[dmsims]

bobtail4x4 said:

you should be working to the 2010 regs,

How so? They say: "In effect from 1 October 2010"

[Equus]

Chapter and verse on transitional arrangements is set out here, paragraphs 50 and 52 being particularly relevant.