Building regulations - apply for a building notice
For minor work on single family houses such as garage conversions, toilet installations and small extensions.
A building notice is not applicable or acceptable for non-domestic work.
We would advise that this method should be submitted when you or your contractor are competent and have a sound knowledge of the current building regulations.
We do not require any plans to be submitted for a building notice, although we can request them in certain circumstances. You must be confident that the work being done will comply with building regulations. You risk having to fix any issues after we have inspected if it is not correct.
Apply for a building notice
To make an application, download the building notice application form, complete and return to us by email to bldcontrol@southribble.gov.uk.
A copy of the form should be completed and where the proposed work includes the erection of a new building or extension a location plan should also be included.
Alternatively, you can make a full plans application online using the Planning Portal. Please note, there is an additional fee submitting an application via the Planning Portal.
Building notice application fees
View our building regulation fees.
Subject to certain exceptions, a building notice attracts a single payment to cover all necessary site inspections and administrative costs.
The relevant fee will be payable at least 48 hours prior to commencement on site, excluding enabling works. Until the fee is paid and the application form is submitted, the application will not be valid.
You can be pay the fee via online banking using the details below. Alternatively, you can call us on 01772 625427.
Account Name: South Ribble Borough Council
Sort Code: 20-69-93
Account Number: 73548465
Account Branch Details: 38 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2DD
Please use the reference 'Building Control - your address'
If you commence work without a valid application and the relevant notice periods. It will be classed as unauthorised work and will require a regularisation application.
If your application is submitted using the Planning Portal, you will pay the fee on application on the Planning Portal website. Please note, there is an additional fee submitting an application via the Planning Portal.
View information on building regulation supplementary information and explanatory notes.