Change of Building Use

In some cases it is necessary to apply for Building Regulation consent if the use of the building itself is changing, even if no actual building work is being carried out.

This occurs where:

  • The building is used as a dwelling where previously it was not (barn conversions for example);
  • The building contains a flat where previously it did not;
  • The building is used as a hotel or boarding house where previously it was not;
  • The building is used as an institution where previously it was not;
  • The building is used as a public building where previously it was not;
  • The building is changed from an exempt use to one which is not;
  • The total number of dwellings in a building is changed.

Usually these changes result in building work being carried out for which consent would be needed. To discuss the details of your proposed works, please contact us.