Exemptions to the Building Regulations
Applying the Building Regulations CNC Building Control Consultancy

 

 

   

     

Exempt Buildings

In general, the Building Regulations do not apply to the buildings described below.  Where this is the case, an application for Building Regulation approval is not required.  However, if work is carried out to a currently exempt building which would mean this it is not longer deemed exempt then an application would be needed.  e.g. extension to a small detached garage.

 
 

 
CLASS I - Buildings controlled under other legislation
 This includes building containing explosives, nuclear and ancient monuments. 
 
CLASS II - Buildings not frequented by people
A detached building which people do not normally go; or which people go only intermittently and then only for the purpose of inspecting or maintaining fixed plant or machinery.
 
CLASS III - Greenhouses and agricultural buildings
Agriculture incudes horticulture, fruit growing and fish farming.
 
CLASS IV - Temporary buildings
A building which is not intended to remain where it is erected for more than 28 days.

CLASS V - Ancillary buildings
e.g normally construction site building.

CLASS VI - Small detached buildings
These include
  • A detached single storey building, having a floor area which does not exceed 30m2, which contains no sleeping accommodation.
  • A detached building, having a floor area which does not exceed 15m2, which contains no sleeping accommodation.
CLASS VII - Extensions
The extension of a building by the addition at ground level of -

(a) a conservatory, porch, covered yard or covered way; or
(b) a carport open on at least two sides;

where the floor area of that extension does not exceed 30m2, provided that in the case of a conservatory or porch which is wholly or partly glazed, the glazing must satisfy the requirements of Part N of Schedule 1.
 

Please note; the information on this page is not definitive.  For additional information please contact CNC Building Control;

by email : enquiries@cncbuildingcontrol.gov.uk

 

or

 

by telephone : 01603 430100

 

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