Unauthorised Building Work
Regularisation Certificates
Carrying out work without notifying the local authority is a
contravention of the Regulations. In relevant circumstances
the local authority may take action under section 36 as outlined in
paragraph 2.13. In the case of unauthorised work commenced on
or after the 11th November 1985 the owner may apply to the local
authority for a regularisation certificate. A fee, which is
not refundable, must be paid when the application is made.
Regulation 21 lists the information to be given in an
application for a regularisation certificate. This will
include plans of the unauthorised work and plans showing
any additional work needed to ensure compliance with the
Regulations which where in force at the time the work was
originally carried out.
On receipt of the application the local authority may require
the owner to lay open the work or make tests and provide samples of
materials in order that it can decide what work, if any, is needed
to ensure compliance.
When satisfied that it has sufficient information the local
authority will notify the owner of the work, if any, which is
needed to comply with the relevant requirements of the Regulations,
taking into account the results of any application for a
dispensation or relaxation that may have been made. If this
work is completed to its satisfaction the local authority can give
a regularisation certificate to the owner.
A Regularisation Application Form is available to download
below.
Allerdale Borough Council
