Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building. They are developed by the government and approved by Parliament.

The Building Regulations 2010 cover the construction and extension of buildings and are supported by Approved Documents which set out detailed practical guidance on compliance.

     Building regulations approval is different from planning permission and you might need both for your project.

     Building Regulations are there to ensure that construction works are carried out to an acceptable standard so that buildings are structurally sound, moisture resistant, adequately insulated etc.