Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House, Abbey Close,
Abingdon, OX14 3JE
Email: comments@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01235 520202

Vale of White Horse District Council

Building notice applications

A building notice submission is a less detailed form of application where minimal information is initially required (although we may request further details) and no formal decision is given. The process of achieving compliance is much more heavily weighted towards the work in progress. This form of application is designed for minor domestic work where detailed plans are not felt appropriate.

Some of the advantages of using this method are:

• It is a simple process
• There is no delay while detailed plans are produced
• There is no cost involved in the preparation of detailed plan
• There is a greater emphasis on the site inspection programme and builders competence
• A completion certificate can be issued on satisfactory completion of the work.

Please note that this type of application cannot be used where the building is to be put to a relevant use.

An application form for a building notice submission, which includes details of charges, can be found on How to apply for building regulations approval.