Building regulations guidance and information

You can download most of the information from the 'related documents' section of this page.

Applications, fees and other forms

Full plans, building notice, user survey and more. Most forms are available to complete online or download and return.

Choosing a builder

Things to consider before choosing a builder.

Converting a property?

Are you aware of your legal obligation to provide a separate connection to the water main?  Please see Are you converting a property or changing its use? at Bristol Water for further information.

Electrical Regulations and Safety

From 1st January 2005, Part P of the Building Regulations has been in force covering Electrical Safety. This leaflet explains what works are covered by the legislation, and whether you need to make an application. Further information can be obtained from the Department for Communities and Local Government website

Energy performance certificates (EPCs)

The table sets out the stages by which the Regulations come into force between 19 April 2007 and 1 October 2008

Getting Building Regulation approval

Ways to obtain Building Regulations approval through your Local Authority.

GreenSpec

GreenSpec gives a guide to sustainable construction, it provides information to help you design more energy and resource efficient buildings using materials and technologies to help minimise damage to people and the environment.

Ground contamination advice

Contaminants and relevant actions.

LABC New Home Warranty

The LABC New Home Warranty is a quality service offering specific competitive products for speculative residential housing, social housing and self build.

Loft conversions (pdf, 329 KB) (opens new window)

Guidance notes for loft conversions to existing two-storey dwellings.

Notes for builders

General guidance notes for builders.

Planning Portal

Gives information on the Building Regulations and general advice on how they apply to various types of common building work.

Replacement windows

Replacement windows to existing dwellings.

Roof repairs and alterations (pdf, 41 KB) (opens new window)

Are you replacing the tiles or carrying out any other works to your roof? Read our checklist to see if an application is necessary.

Site Lines

The official magazine of LABC

Smoke Detection and Fire Alarms

Smoke detection and alarm systems in dwellings.

Site plans

Bristol City Council no longer has a licence to copy ordnance survey/street plans (site plans). These can now be obtained from:

Stanfords, 29 Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1HT
Tel: 0117 92 99966

or

National Map Centre
www.planningmaps.co.uk
Tel: 020 72222466

Thatched buildings

The guidelines are to advise you of certain requirements if you are considering extending or constructing a thatched roof building less than 12m from your boundary.

Trees and buildings

Trees benefit the environment but can lead to problems with buildings if care is not taken at the planting or building construction stage, follow the link to find out more.