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Home Building Control Apply for building control approval High Risk Building Application

Apply for building control approval

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  • Check if you need Building Control Approval
  • Exemptions
  • Application process
  • High Risk Building Application
  • Full Plans Application
  • Building Notice Submission
  • Partner Authority Application
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  • Demolition Application

High Risk Building Application

From 1 October 2023 any building control applications for buildings that meet the high risk building definition can only be submitted online to the Building Safety Regulator.

Find further information on the Health and Safety Executive: Building Safety Regulator.

Page last reviewed: 1 April 2025

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