UK PLANNING PERMISSION and BUILDING REGULATIONS what’s the difference?

I regularly work with homeowners in the UK who have never hired an Architect or built anything before. One of the most important lessons I need my clients to learn is the difference between planning permission and building regulations. These are of equal legal status but most people focus far too much on planning permission and not enough people know about the building regulations.

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[RealLifeArchitecture]

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[jonchalk]

I just learned something new. Actually, I was reminded of what my mom (who was an architect) told me in my 20s. I am glad I watched this. Though what was explained on this channel is applicable to the U.K. I now need to do research on what is done in the town I am planning to start a project.

[dqkneely]

This was very insoightful, i have questions therefore i will be in contact shortly.

[maggsallen]

What are the rules about non static homes viz the premade shipping container conversions or such as ECO house etc.

[anthonyruddock]

Great content. Do l need planning permission to install a decking area in my back garden. Thanks

[TechOne]

Aye, good informative video. I have a plot with PP etc. Bought it 7 years ago and hoping to break ground in the next couple of years. I have a few ideas on paper of my own, never got an architect involved yet as the regs change so much over my ten year plan. So waiting till nearer the time.

[paulbanks]

Fully agree with your comments 👍 a major part of my work is as a building control officer. The amount of times I've gone to a site and the owner is nieve about building regulations is extremely worrying. So I then have to spend additional time and effort explaining what and why it needs to comply. As you use the term building warrant I presume you practice in Scotland. As for the those of use south of the boarder also have building notices to deal with. Although in principle the idea that simple projects can be dealt with as works progress which makes sense. People seem to be using more often for projects that should have a full set of drawings and specification drawn up and submitted for approval prior to starting on site.

[VeronicaAlessandrello]

Where aI live we are short of architectural services. Is it true that a local architect has better chances to get all applications approved than an architect from another county?

[vitalijsmihejevs]

Do you think Colinfurze bunker will pass building regs as there is no waterproofing and no water drainage system?

[sunnie]

Thank you for sharing.
May I ask, once granted, how long does the planning permission etc, last? Is there a time limit on any part of the plans?
Thanks again.

[andrewclifford]

Would you need to involve building regs for a permitted extension?

[petsloveonly]

Can I just ask if an architect says there's a 99% chance of it going thru planning and getting permission then once it fails is it fair of the architect to still keep on charging the client?? If so what's to protect the client from losing 15-30k on architects basically doing daylight robbery on pensioners looking to build out their sites for income to support their old age?? Why is the UK not yet crystal clear on how much an architect can charge incase planning should fail and how costs can be paid fairly by the clients?? Seems like there's no one to help protect the client in this regard but they keep blaming planning permission and not the architects being thefts to a the tune of thousands 😮

[midlands]

I bought a property in 2016 which had a loft conversion already done from the previous owner. I don't have any paperwork for it nor do I know who Carried out the work. Who would I need to contact for a building compliance approval certificate? FYI I live in Derby, uk

[youtubeyoutube]

Sorry but the planning system does hold up new housing. Or do your applications get through in 13 weeks. ?

[sucating]

Would hiring an architect be able to cover the applications for both planning permission and Building regulation?

[kirsten]

I am a conveyancing solicitor in Scotland and completely agree with your comment regarding the attitude of the majority of the public to Building Regulations. The amount of times clients come to sell a property only to have the buyer's solicitor examine their titles and discover they don't have a building warrant and completion certificate for some work done to the property. The seller then normally has to pay for a surveyor to go out and check to ensure the property would have complied with the Regulations in place at the time of the work and everyone keeps their fingers and toes crossed for a positive report. Even if the surveyor gives a positive report the buyer will normally also insist on the seller paying for an insurance policy covering them should the Local Authority come along and start asking questions. It's not worth it and everyone gets very stressed out - employ professionals when carrying out work and make sure you have planning and a building warrant in place!

[ojsannals]

So would it be recommended to get approval from building regulations first, and then once building regs are happy then apply for planning permission?

[liverpoollass]

My architect has put in household planning permission to add a second floor to my bungalow and extend out both sides. Is this full planning permission? Her drawing have no detail on them. One builder who I have spoken to said it’s outline planning, any advise would very helpful.