Planning: Building Control Approval
Planning permission is not the same as building control. While planning focuses on what can be built, building control checks that your project is structurally sound, safe, and compliant with regulations. Without approval, construction cannot begin.
While structures used solely for material storage may not need approval, any building intended for occupancy (such as workshops, offices, or factories) must meet building control standards.
The process involves submitting a building regulations application to confirm compliance, and once your project is complete, you’ll receive a Building Control Completion Certificate, verifying that your building meets all necessary regulations.
At Carnegie Group®, we manage the entire process to guide your project seamlessly toward compliance.
Building Control Drawings
Engineering drawings are more than a formality, they ensure that every aspect of your project aligns with building regulations, safety standards, and technical requirements.
At Carnegie Group®, we prepare and submit detailed engineering drawings that cover the technical integrity of your structure including fire safety, energy efficiency, and structural stability. Unlike planning applications, which focus on aesthetics and land use, these technical drawings verify that your build is safe, functional, and fully compliant. By addressing potential regulatory issues at this stage, we help prevent costly revisions, project delays, and building compliance issues down the line. Our thorough approach sets everything up correctly from the start, giving you confidence as you move forward.
Coordination with Building Control Inspectors
Building regulations are in place to confirm that a structure is safe, durable, and meets the required performance standards. Achieving compliance isn’t only about submitting the right paperwork, it requires ongoing checks and collaboration with building control inspectors at key stages of the project.
Our team takes care of this process for you. We arrange site inspections at key stages of the project, ensuring that each phase of work meets the required standards before progressing to the next phase. By maintaining open communication with inspectors, we identify and resolve potential issues early, preventing setbacks and ensuring the project stays on track.
Handling Feedback & Queries
Building control often requests adjustments or clarifications during the construction planning process. It’s essential to address feedback efficiently to avoid delays or compliance risks. If building control raises any queries or requests adjustments, we take care of the entire process for you.
Our team works proactively to address feedback, resolve issues, and implement solutions that align with regulatory requirements. Whether it’s clarifying technical details, coordinating minor design modifications, or providing additional documentation, we see to it that any queries are handled swiftly. Our goal is to keep your project compliant without unnecessary disruption to your timeline or budget.
Stage-by-Stage Approval
Building control sign-off isn’t a single event, it happens in carefully planned stages. Without proper coordination, missing an inspection or failing to address requirements early can cause significant project delays.
We plan that inspections are scheduled at the right times, approvals are secured at each milestone, and no stage is left incomplete. By managing this process carefully, we help prevent last-minute issues and keep your build moving forward without the risk of setbacks caused by overlooked details.
Building Control Approval
The last step in any construction project is securing official approval and your compliance certificate. This critical milestone confirms everything meets the required standards. Without a Building Control Completion Certificate, your project may not be legally recognised as compliant, which could lead to difficulties with insurance, future modifications, and / or property sales.
Carnegie Group® ensures that everything is in place for final approval,making sure you are able to secure your building compliance certification as soon as all conditions are met. This provides formal confirmation that your building is safe, structurally sound, and fully compliant with all regulations, giving you complete peace of mind that your project is ready for its intended use.
With Carnegie Group®, you have a team of experts guiding you through this intricate process, so you can build with complete confidence, knowing every detail is covered and every requirement is met.