This part of the UK government website provides guidance on obtaining approval for building work. There is a link to the Building Regulations which promote standards for the construction and energy efficiency of buildings in England and Wales. There is a link to the Planning Portal site which gives guidance to planning rules and building regulations for the most common building work projects for the home including extensions and conservatories.
Website of the Building Standards Division of the Scottish Government’s Directorate for the Built Environment. This includes information on the latest updates and consultations on building standards and legislation in Scotland. There are full text technical handbooks, a variety of model forms and information on changes in legislation.
This part of the Department of Finance and Personnel provides access to information regarding Building Regulations in Northern Ireland. There are links to the Regulations and related legislation, technical booklets and information on appeals that can be made to the Department against District Council decisions.
