Building Regulations are to be followed by builders and developers to ensure that certain codes and standards are followed to establish a finished project that is both long-lasting and safe for occupation for many years to come.

Yes, most extensions of properties require approval under the Building Regulations, and if you attempt to sell a property that has been extended without this approval, you will find yourself bogged down in retrospective and often costly applications to correct this oversight.

There are, however, a number of classes of new buildings or extensions of existing buildings that do not need Building Regulations approval and are exempt from the regulations. To find out more, visit https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications/building-control-applications/building-control/building-regulations/exemptions-from-building-regulations