Some Points To Know About Berkshire Building Regulations

By Author: Garry Stacks
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Getting ready to build? There is a lot you need to know about building regulations in Berkshire before you start building. Here are some of the things you should keep in mind as you set out to build your dream home:
 
First, you need to make sure you inform your local council that you are planning to build unless it is a conservatory or greenhouse with a floor area of less than 30 square metres. If that is the case, you just need to submit an application form and two copies of your plans.
 
In most cases, you will need planning permission before starting construction, unless the building is under 30 square metres and is either going to be detached from any other buildings or used as a garage. If that is not your case, then you are going to need to apply for planning permission before getting started on construction work.
 
However, there are times when planning permission is not required even if your building will be over 30 square metres-for example, if it is only being used for agriculture and not for residential use.
 
Next, ...
... you will want to decide what type of building regulation application in Berkshire you want to file, either Full Plans or Building Notice. There are pros and cons to both-with Full Plans, you get plans checked by the Building Control Surveyor before any work is done. This gives you peace of mind that your project is safe and complies with regulations. However, if you make any changes during construction (which is common!), they will need to be approved by the surveyor before they can be implemented. If you choose Building Notice instead, your plans don't get a pre-approval check-but you don't need to submit any plans at all! This can save time and money upfront-but it will cost more if changes need to be made later on because the surveyor will have to make an extra site visit.
 
Berkshire Building Regulations
 
- You need to apply for a building permit for any structure that will be over 15' tall.
- No matter what height your structure is, you must have permission from your neighbours if you intend to build something that will take up more than 25% of the yard space between your house and theirs.
- If you want to install insulation in your attic, then it must meet standard R-38 levels according to the International Energy Conservation Code.
- The International Energy Conservation Code also requires that all doors in the house be insulated at R-5 levels or greater.



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