What actually has to be approved before you can build?

In this episode, we give a clear overview of the statutory approvals that apply to residential construction projects, and explain how they shape what you can design, when you can start on site and how much risk you carry.

We break down planning permission, permitted development and pre application advice, and explain why approvals are about strategy, not just permission.

We also cover building regulations, including full plans versus building notice, inspections and final certification, as well as party wall agreements, listed buildings, conservation areas and freeholder consent. We explain where projects commonly stall and why starting work without the right approvals can create serious legal and financial consequences.

If you are building or significantly altering a high value home, this episode gives you the approval framework you need before committing to design, time or budget.

“You cannot build legally without the right approvals.” – Tina Patel

You’ll hear about:

• What statutory approvals actually are
• Planning permission vs permitted development
• Common planning misconceptions
• Pre application advice explained
• Planning refusals and appeals
• Discharge of planning conditions
• Building regulations explained
• Full plans vs building notice
• Final building control certificates
• Party wall agreements explained
• Freeholder and covenant restrictions
• Building Safety Act implications

Episode resources:

Health and Safety Executive CDM Guidance https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/index.htm

Connect with us:

Tima Patel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinapatel/

Bart Kolosowski - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartkolosowski/

Produced by Between Tracks - https://www.betweentracks.com/