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This page is England-first unless a nation is named. Re-check the linked source before starting work, appointing trades or submitting an application.

GOV.UK Building regulations approval Checked 2026-06-05
- Building regulations approval is different from planning permission and a project may need both.
- Some work does not require the homeowner to apply directly if a competent person scheme member is used.
- England-first guidance should be labelled and not implied to cover Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland without separate checks.

BuildingRegsGuide is an independent, source-linked guide for homeowners. It does not grant building regulations approval.