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Unauthorised Building Works carried out on or after 11th November 1985

Unauthorised Building work means building work other than work in relation to an initial notice, an amendment notice or a public bodies notice has effect, which is done without :-
  • a building notice being given to the Local Authority; or
  • full plans of the work being deposited with the Local Auhtority; or
  • a notice of commencement of work being given, in accordance with Regulation 15(1) of the Building Regulations, where a building notice has been given or full plans have been deposited.
If this situation has arisen the owner may apply in writing to the Local Authority for a Regularisation Certificate. Such an application should include;
  • a statement that the application is made in accordance with Regulation 21 of the Building Regulations.
  • a description of the unauthorised work.
    so far as is reasonably practicable,
  • a plan of  the unauthorised work.
A Regularisation Certificate is evidence (but not conclusive evidence) that the relevant requirements specified in the certificates have been complied with.
 
An application form is available for download to assist you in this process.