Building Control regularisation for works carried out without consent

Design, Planning and Building Control

Building Control regularisation for works carried out without consent

Works carried out without Building Regulations approval — whether by a previous owner or a contractor who failed to obtain consent — can cause problems when selling a property or making a mortgage application. A regularisation application allows retrospective approval to be obtained for works already completed. LateShield coordinates the regularisation process, including structural assessments, opening up works where required and Building Control liaison.

What we cover

Work covered

LateShield coordinates the required specialists and manages the process from initial review through to practical completion. The work covered on this service includes:

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  • Regularisation application preparation and submission
  • Structural assessment of completed works
  • Opening up works coordination where required
  • Building Control liaison and query responses
  • Structural calculations for completed works
  • Drainage and services assessment
  • Fire safety assessment
  • Regularisation certificate coordination
  • Indemnity insurance advice coordination

Who this is for

Is this service right for you?

  • Property owners who have carried out works without Building Regulations approval
  • Buyers who have discovered that works to a property were carried out without consent
  • Sellers who need to regularise works before exchange
  • Anyone who has been advised by a solicitor or mortgage lender that regularisation is required

What you receive

Your deliverables

  • Regularisation application preparation and submission
  • Structural assessment of the completed works
  • Building Control liaison and query response management
  • Regularisation certificate on approval
  • Advice on indemnity insurance where regularisation is not possible

Process

How it works

01

Initial enquiry

Contact LateShield with details of the works and the reason for the regularisation application. We will review the information and discuss the scope and likely requirements.

02

Assessment

We coordinate an assessment of the completed works to identify what information Building Control will require and whether any opening up works are needed.

03

Application preparation

We prepare the regularisation application, including any required drawings, structural calculations and supporting documents.

04

Submission and liaison

We submit the application to Building Control and manage the process, responding to queries and coordinating any required inspections or opening up works.

05

Certificate

On approval, Building Control issues a regularisation certificate confirming that the works comply with the Building Regulations.

Getting started

What to send us

Send us whatever you have. You do not need everything — share what is available and we will work with it.

Details of the works carried out and when they were completed
Any existing drawings or photographs of the works
Solicitor or mortgage lender correspondence if available
Details of any previous Building Control applications
Budget range if known

Structural engineering assessments and regulated professional services required for regularisation applications are undertaken by suitably qualified and insured professionals under an agreed written appointment. LateShield acts as the principal point of contact and coordinates the process.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Most works that required Building Regulations approval can be regularised, including extensions, loft conversions, structural alterations, new bathrooms and electrical rewiring. However, some works may not be capable of regularisation if they cannot be assessed without being exposed.

Building Control may require certain elements of the completed works to be exposed for inspection — for example, removing plasterboard to inspect structural connections or exposing drainage to check falls and connections. LateShield coordinates any required opening up works as part of the regularisation process.

If regularisation is not possible — for example, because the works cannot be assessed without demolition — indemnity insurance may be available as an alternative. LateShield can advise on the options and coordinate the appropriate professional advice.

A regularisation certificate confirms that the works comply with the Building Regulations and is generally accepted by mortgage lenders and solicitors. However, the specific requirements of the lender should be confirmed with the solicitor.

Yes. Regularisation applications can be made to any local authority Building Control or approved inspector in England and Wales. LateShield can coordinate regularisation applications for properties throughout the UK.

Coverage

Service area

Regularisation application coordination is available for properties throughout England and Wales. Site-based assessments and opening up works coordination are available across Worcestershire and surrounding areas.

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