Title: Solihull Regularisation Application Form - Corporate v2
Subject: Regularisation application form
Author: Martin Bennett (Economy and Infrastructure Directorate, SMBC)
Last saved by: Ross Morgan (Solihull MBC)
Keywords: Solihull, Building Control, Regularisation, Regulation 18
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REGULARISATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read this information carefully before proceeding. 

Thank you for submitting a Regularisation Application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. A Regularisation application is used where building work has already been carried out without prior Building Control approval and retrospective certification is now being sought.

OUR ROLE

As the Building Control Authority, our function is to independently assess the completed building work to help determine whether it complies with the Building Regulations that applied when the work was carried out.

OUR LIMITATIONS

Building Control Surveyors are not project managers, site supervisors or clerks of works. We do not assess cosmetic finishes or general workmanship and cannot guarantee that concealed construction is free from defects. A Regularisation Certificate confirms only that, so far as can reasonably be determined, the relevant requirements have been satisfied.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for compliance rests with the current property owner. The owner is responsible for the cost of any investigations, opening-up works, testing, evidence and remedial work needed to demonstrate compliance.

EXPOSURE AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Because the work is complete, foundations, structure, insulation, drainage and fire protection may be concealed. You may be asked to expose parts of the work. Please provide photographs, structural calculations, drainage information, invoices, product certification and manufacturer literature where available.

NEXT STEPS

Once the application has been registered, contact Building Control to arrange an initial inspection. The surveyor will then identify any further information, investigations, opening-up or remedial work required before certification can be considered.

REGULARISATION APPLICATION FORM

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

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS FOR REGULARISATION
This form is only for retrospective building control approval of unauthorised building work carried out on or after 11 November 1985.
☐ I confirm the unauthorised building work was carried out on or after 11 November 1985.
☐ I confirm that I am the legal owner of the building. Only the owner may apply for a Regularisation Certificate.
☐ I confirm the work does not involve a Higher-Risk Building.
☐ I understand that parts of the work may need to be uncovered, exposed or opened up for inspection.

1. SITE AND UNAUTHORISED WORK

Address of site (including postcode):
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Internal floor area of the work / extension:
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Description of unauthorised building work:
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Approximate date the work was carried out:
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2. APPLICANT DETAILS (MUST BE THE BUILDING OWNER)

2A. Building Owner / Applicant
Name / company:
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Address, including postcode:
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Telephone:
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Email:
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2B. Agent (if applicable)
Name / company:
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Address, including postcode:
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Telephone:
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Email:
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Additional address / contact information:
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Preferred contact for correspondence:
☐ Building Owner / Applicant     ☐ Agent
Reference or purchase order, if applicable:
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3. EXISTING BUILDING DETAILS

Current use of building (including each storey):
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Storeys above / below ground:
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Building height to top storey* (m):
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Is the building occupied?
☐ Yes     ☐ No
If yes, state the use during the building work:
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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

Did a competent electrician registered with a Part P scheme carry out any domestic electrical work? | ☐ Yes | ☐ No
Does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 apply to the building? | ☐ Yes | ☐ No
Was the work carried out over or within 3 metres of a public sewer? | ☐ Yes | ☐ No

Date the unauthorised work was substantially completed (approximate):
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FEE PAYER
Regularisation applications require a single payment upon submission and do not attract VAT. 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. BUILDING OWNER DECLARATION (REGULATION 18)

BUILDING OWNER DECLARATION
I confirm that I am the legal owner of the building and am applying for a Regularisation Certificate in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Building Regulations 2010. I confirm that the work described in this form was carried out without prior building control approval.
I understand that I may be required to open up the unauthorised work for inspection, arrange tests and undertake remedial work to demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations that applied when the work was carried out.
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.

2. Ownership
Only the legal owner of the building may apply for a Regularisation Certificate.

3. Eligibility
Regularisation is available only for unauthorised work carried out on or after 11 November 1985.

4. Inspection and opening up
Building Control may require concealed parts of the work to be exposed and may ask for tests, calculations or other evidence.

5. Remedial work
A certificate can only be considered after any necessary remedial work and supporting evidence have been completed and accepted.

6. Planning permission
This is not a planning application. Any required planning permission must be dealt with separately.

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

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