ABCA Changes to the Building Regulations 2023 – Information for Dutyholders

The Government has published amendments to the Building Regulations, which will apply to all applications for building control consent from 1 October 2023. If you, or someone on your behalf, have submitted a building control application, you have new legal responsibilities from 1 October 2023 as a Client, Designer or Contractor. This document outlines the dutyholder roles and the amendments.  

Manual to the Building Regulations

A code of practice providing guidance on the Building Regulations system in England. Volume 1 of this manual gives a very high-level outline of how the Building Regulations system currently works.  Volume 2 goes into more detail.

The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

2010 No. 2215

BUILDING AND BUILDINGS, ENGLAND AND WALES

The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010

Made - 6th September 2010

Laid before Parliament - 9th September 2010

Coming into force - 1st October 2010

New Dwellings Pre-Submission Guidance

Useful information about the process and information we require for new dwelling projects, prior to submission of the Initial Notice.

Part R Connectivity Plan Template

From 26 December 2022, all newly constructed dwellings are to be provided with gigabit ready physical infrastructure as outlined by requirements RA1 and RA2 of the Building Regulations (Requirements RA1 and RA2 do not apply to dwellings formed by a material change of use). It is therefore a requirement for all Building Control Bodies (BCB) to not only provide a statement on the IN but to also provide details at submission stage. The details that are required to accompany the application are set out in a new ‘Connectivity Plan’ which must be completed by the client/agent prior to submission.

Building Control Performance Standards

Building control performance standards and supporting guidance for building control bodies. 2017 Edition

Resilience & Resistance Flood Guide

Home owners guide to flood resistance and resilience. Document to highlight the risks to properties from flooding and to provide information on how best to protect homes.

Build over Public Sewer Guide

United Utilities Guide for building over a public sewer. The Guide provides information on what you should do to request permission for building over or near to a public sewer, along with helpful scenarios and frequently asked questions.

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