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Advice and Technical Guidance

Householder Information

The Building Regulations (142 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Building Regulations Explanatory Booklet (1.16 MB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it. - Produced by DCLG

Regularisations (141 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Loft Conversions - General (152 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Appeals & Determinations (142 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Garage Conversions (152 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Replacement Windows and Doors (181 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Electrical Work in the Home (74 This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.4 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it. Produced by NICEIC

Further guidance on proposed electrical work within the home can be found on the NICEIC website This link opens in a new browser window

Conservatories & Porches (112 KB)

Energy Performance Certificates (444 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it. - Produced by DCLG

Technical Guidance

Loft & Garage Conversions - Acoustic & Thermal Insulation Guidance (189 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it. (Vapour Permeable Underlays) (186 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

U-Values of Elements) (260 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Designing New Dwellings This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it. (171 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Designing Domestic Extensions This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it. (134 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Change of Use to create a Dwelling (183 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Notching and Drilling Joists) (177 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Use of Downlighters in Dwellings (159 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Access Statements (142 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Checklist for the Commissioning of Heat Producing Appliances (213 KB) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

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