How long does it take to get a building warrant in Glasgow?
Your local council will assess your application – this can take around 20 working days. At this stage, your local council’s Building Standards department will decide whether it meets Scottish Building Standards or not. If not, it will ask you for more information.
How do I get in touch with Glasgow City Council?
Other ways to contact us Glasgow City Council’s main switchboard number is 0141 287 2000.
Do you need building warrant for garage conversion?
Please note that a building warrant is required for a conversion even if no building work is carried out.
What do you need a building warrant for in Scotland?
A building warrant is generally required to erect, alter, extend, convert or demolish a building. If you carry out work that requires a building warrant without first obtaining a warrant, you are committing an offence. You may be liable to a fine of up to £5,000.
Is there a time limit to complete building work?
Under the current Town and Country Planning Act when planning permission is granted, there is no time limit set for completion of a build. Once the building work has started the applicant can take an unlimited amount of time to finish.
Can I sell my house without a building warrant?
Yes, you, even if the previous owner was the one who made the building alterations. This means that if you don’t make the appropriate actions and the building regulation standards aren’t met, you can get fined or even face court proceedings.
What size of garage can I build without planning permission Scotland?
Do I Need Planning Permission for a Garage in Scotland? The garage should be at the rear of the dwelling (not forward of the front wall of the house). The height of the garage is not higher than 4 metres. Any part of the garage within 1 metre of the boundary cannot be higher than 2.5 metres.
Can you get a building warrant without planning permission?
As well as planning permission, you need to apply for a building warrant before you’re allowed to start building work on your home. While planning permission is about how your house will look, a building warrant is about whether it meets building standards.
Do I need a building warrant to knock down an internal wall Scotland?
Work to or in a house does not always require a warrant, but it must comply with the building standards. However, if internal alterations change the structure of your home, you will need a warrant. For example, a warrant is required for: building or removing load bearing internal walls.
When is building standards register unavailable in Glasgow?
Due to essential upgrade and maintenance the Building Standards Register will be unavailable on: Tuesday, 14 September 2021 from 12 pm to 1.30 pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
What do you need to know about building regulations?
The Building Regulations set down are the minimum requirements that must be observed by anyone planning to construct, alter or change the use of a building. Building Standards and Public Safety is charged with ensuring the requirements of the Building Regulations are met.
Where can I apply for building warrants in Scotland?
Scotland’s eBuilding Standards online applications service was launched on the 24 August 2016. This enables the electronic submission of applications for building warrants and other related forms, such as completion certificates. It also enables multiple site users to collaborate in producing any single application online.