Building control for residential alterations

Building regulations apply to residential alterations and extensions.

You can download detailed advice below.

Building control residential guides:

• Extensions – a homeowner's guide to expanding your living space (PDF 27.4MB)
• Renovations – a homeowner's guide to renovating your home (PDF 1.58MB)

You can also read our web pages on:

• internal alterations
• replacement glazing
• electrical work
• party walls, boundary walls and excavations
• conservatories and porches
• household extension
• roof space conversions
• chimney stack removal
• garage conversions and exempt garages

Please read our guidance pages. You can contact us if you need further advice.