Building Regulations

These information leaflets and regulations will be of interest to persons considering building works and their design.

Guidance for Applicants

 Roof Space Conversions (PDF, 92 Kb)

 Replacement Windows and Doors (PDF, 85 Kb)

 Electrical Safety (PDF, 96 Kb)

Building standards are approved by Parliament and now deal with minimum requirements for design and building work to virtually all domestic, commercial and industrial buildings. These regulations are in effect basic performance standards.

There are fourteen technical "Parts" of the Building Regulations' called Approved Documents which range from Requirement A - Structure to Requirement P - Electrical safety. The documents are all available from a number of sources including online at TSO (The Stationery Office) or by post from

• The Stationery Office PO Box 29, Norwich, NR3 1GN

They can also be downloaded from  the web site of the Communities and Local Goverment 

New Regulations and the Press Release's giving Transitional Arrangements of amended documents can also be downloaded, which indicates how new regulations are being implemented.