Building regulations ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings by providing functional requirements for building design and construction. In addition, the regulations promote energy efficiency in buildings and contribute to meeting the access needs of disabled people.
When any building works are proposed within the area, a submission must be deposited to Torfaen County Borough Council before starting work.
There are two methods of applying for Building Regulations Approval - Full Plans approval submission and Building Notice application.
Full Plans Approval - This method involves the submission of fully detailed plans, specifications, calculations and other detailed supporting information to enable Building Control officers to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations.
Building Notice Application - The Building Notice method does not normally involve the submission of detailed plans. As such it is therefore more suitable for small building works. In some cases though it is necessary to provide some plans and detail to enable the Building Control officers to carry out the required checks.
All Building Regulation Applications submitted to Torfaen County Borough Council are available for public viewing from reception on Floor 4, County Hall, Cwmbran, NP44 2WN.