Most extensions need building regulations approval in England. The Approved Documents give practical guidance on meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations 2010.
Who it is for
It is written for homeowners, designers and small builders working on house extensions and loft conversions in England, to check the planning route and keep building control steps on track. It does not replace advice from your local authority.
How to use it
Work through the checklist by Approved Document: structure (A), fire safety (B), ventilation (F), conservation of fuel and power (L) and access (M). Record the status and evidence for each item.
What's in the template
- Organised by Approved Document
- Done / Open / Check result and evidence for each point
- England only
- Blank and worked example
File format and what you download
The download is a Word document (.docx), supplied as a BLANK version ready to use and an EXAMPLE version completed for a fictional project, with PDF previews and a short Read Me covering instructions and the licence. There are no macros. It works in Microsoft Excel and Word 2016 or later and in LibreOffice.
Price
This template costs £2.50 as a single download. It is also part of the Building Regs & Planning Checklists (England): all 4 documents for £7 instead of £10. Prices include VAT where applicable.
Related guides
Also in the Building Regs & Planning Checklists (England)
- Permitted Development Decision Flow (England)
- Loft Conversion Checklist (structure, fire safety, stairs, insulation)
- Completion Certificates & Sale Evidence Tracker
Check before use – not legal advice. Check the template against your own contract and current legislation and guidance. Clause references are completed from your own contract; no JCT contract wording is reproduced.