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BUILDING NOTICE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read this information carefully before proceeding.

Thank you for submitting a Building Notice Application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. A Building Notice is intended for relatively straightforward domestic building projects and allows work to commence without formal approval of detailed plans before construction begins.

OUR ROLE

As the Building Control Authority, our function is to carry out an independent assessment of the building work to help ensure compliance with the Building Regulations. Unlike a Full Plans application, detailed construction drawings are not formally approved before work begins.

OUR LIMITATIONS

Building Control Surveyors are not project managers, site supervisors or clerks of works. We do not monitor day-to-day construction, assess cosmetic finishes or guarantee that work is free from defects.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for compliance rests with the property owner, designers and contractors. The design and construction risks remain with those undertaking the work.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Please provide structural calculations, drainage layouts, product certification and manufacturer literature where available. Notify Building Control when work reaches the appropriate inspection stages.

NEXT STEPS

Please contact the Building Control Team before commencing work if you need advice or believe the project may be better suited to a Full Plans application.

BUILDING NOTICE APPLICATION FORM

Building Act 1984 | Building Safety Act 2022 | Building Regulations 2010 (as amended)

IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS FOR BUILDING NOTICES
A Building Notice cannot be used for the categories below. Where any restriction applies, submit an Application for Building Control Approval with Full Plans instead.

☐ I confirm this project does NOT involve a Higher-Risk Building.
☐ I confirm the building is NOT subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
☐ I confirm the work is NOT within 3 metres of a public sewer or disposal main.
☐ I confirm the project does NOT involve a new building fronting onto a private road.

1. SITE AND PROPOSED WORK

Address of site (including postcode):
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Internal floor area (of extension):
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Planning permission submitted or granted?  ☐ Submitted  ☐ Granted  ☐ No

Reference: ...........................................................................

Description of proposed building work:
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Estimated cost of works (if no extension): £
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Registered LABC partner?  ☐ Yes  ☐ No

2. THE DUTYHOLDERS (MANDATORY UNDER PART 2A)

2A. Client
Name / company:
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Address, including postcode:
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Telephone:
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Email:
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2B. Applicant / Agent
Name / company:
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Address, including postcode:
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Telephone:
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Email:
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2C. Principal / Sole Designer
Name / company:
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Address, including postcode:
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Telephone:
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Email:
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2D. Principal / Sole Contractor
Name / company:
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Address, including postcode:
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Telephone:
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Email:
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If not known at application stage, provide details before the construction phase begins.

3. EXISTING AND PROPOSED BUILDING DETAILS

Current use of building (including each storey):
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Existing storeys above / below ground:
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Existing height to top storey* (m):
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Proposed use of building (including each storey):
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Proposed storeys above / below ground:
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Proposed height to top storey* (m):
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* Building height measured from ground level to the top useable floor level in accordance with applicable statutory guidance.

4. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION AND FEES

Will a competent electrician registered with a Part P scheme carry out the domestic electrical work? | ☐ Yes | ☐ No
Do you require a completion certificate following satisfactory completion? | ☐ Yes | ☐ No
Is the work for the sole benefit of a registered disabled person? | ☐ Yes | ☐ No

Expected date work will start on site:
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This date does not replace any statutory notice required before work starts.

FEE PAYER
Building Notice applications require a single payment upon submission. Provide the details of the person nominated to pay the fee.
Name:
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Address, including postcode:
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Email:
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Telephone:
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☐ I confirm I have consent to provide these details for invoicing.

5. DECLARATIONS (REGULATION 11)

Please complete EITHER Option A or Option B.

OPTION A: CLIENT DECLARATION
I confirm that I am the Client for this Building Notice application. I have read and understood my responsibilities as a dutyholder under Regulation 11. I agree to the application being made and confirm the information supplied is correct.
Print name: ........................................................   Signature: .....................................          Date: ........................

OPTION B: AGENT DECLARATION
I am acting on behalf of the client. I have made my client aware of their dutyholder responsibilities under Regulation 11 and have permission to submit this application. The information supplied is correct.
Print name: ........................................................   Signature: ...............................................Date: ........................

SUBMISSION AND CONTACT DETAILS

Return the completed form and supporting information to:
Email: buildingcontrol@solihull.gov.uk
Post: Building Control, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3QB.

GUIDANCE NOTES

1. Completing the form
Complete every relevant section. If a question does not apply, mark it N/A
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2. Building Notice restrictions
Do not use this form where any restriction stated at the start of the application applies.

3. Dutyholders
Provide the client and appointed dutyholder details. Notify Building Control if appointments change
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4. Inspections
The person carrying out the work must give the required notices and request inspections at the appropriate stages.

5. Planning permission
This is not a planning application. Obtain separate planning permission where required.

6. Contact
Email buildingcontrol@solihull.gov.uk or telephone 0121 704 8008.

7. Building Notice limitations
A Building Notice is not an approval of plans. Building Control may request additional plans, calculations or information where required.

8. Dutyholder responsibilities
The client must ensure that suitable dutyholders are appointed where required and that they have the necessary competence for their roles.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | Building Control | Form BN-2026.1