This requires the submission of a completed Full Plans Application Form, full construction drawings, details and specification of the intended scheme prior to work commencing on site.

A detailed assessment of the submitted drawings will be carried out by a Building Control Surveyor.

If your plans comply with the building regulations you will receive a notice stating that they have been approved. If Building Control is not satisfied you may be asked to make amendments or provide more details. Alternatively, a conditional approval may be issued. This will either specify modifications which must be made to the plans; or will specify further plans which must be deposited with your authority.

If your plans are rejected the reasons will be stated in the notice. A full plans approval notice is valid for three years from the date of deposit of the plans

You are then safe in the knowledge that providing you and your builder constructs strictly in accordance with those plans, and any conditions on the approval, the regulations will be satisfied.

Minor variations in construction can be agreed as work progresses, major changes may require amended details to be submitted (variations may need to be dealt with separately and differently under other legislation e.g. planning permission).

A completion certificate is issued at satisfactory completion of the project.

This can be submitted electronically on the following websites or by using the form below.

 https://buildingcontrol.planningportal.co.uk

https://www.submitaplan.com

A Building Notice Application does not require the submission of plans.

The authority may however require details to be submitted during the construction process, if, without them they are unable to ensure compliance with the Regulations eg structural calculations.

Once the Notice is received and providing the fee is correct you will be issued with a Building Notice Acceptance letter. You should note that this does not in any way indicate prior approval of your proposals. Although, this process may appear advantageous as only 48 hours notice is required prior to works commencing it also has its disadvantages

There can be a high risk factor with this type of application and it would be perhaps more suitable for simpler projects.

There are also specific exclusions in the regulations as to when building notices cannot be used in relation to domestic work; a building notice cannot be used:

• For work which will be built close to or over the top of rain water and foul drains shown on the 'map of sewers'
• Where a new building will front onto a private street

A 'building notice' is valid for three years from the date the notice was given to the local authority, after which it will automatically lapse if the building work has not commenced.

This can be submitted electronically on the following websites or by using the form below.

 https://buildingcontrol.planningportal.co.uk

https://www.submitaplan.com

Generally window repairs such as replacing broken glass, fogged double-glazing, rotten sashes and rotten sections of the frame can be done without seeking building regulation approval.

Fully replacing windows would usually require building regulation approval, but most work can be carried out using a FENSA registered installer. They will carry out the work to the correct standards and provide you with all the relevant certificates on completion.

If you propose to do the works yourself or if your installer is not registered, then you or he must make an Application for Replacement Windows.

A Regularisation Certificate application can be submitted for works carried out at a domestic property that date back to November 1985 only.

If the work has already recently started or possibly even been completed without proper consent, then a retrospective application can be made using a Regularisation form.

Receipt of a Regularisation application, and payment  a site visit will need to be carried out to inspect the unauthorised works  The Building Control Surveyor will inform the owner what, if any works that would require uncovering for further inspection or, any further works that would also have to be carried out in order to comply with the building regulations.

Please note that this department will not be able to give an estimated time for the application being completed due to the possibility of ongoing site visits or items of a structural nature being checked.

The fees are determined individually and are not subject to VAT

The Building Control Charges are intended to cover the cost of the Building Control services provided by the Cannock and Stafford Building Control.

There are two methods of establishing the charge for Building Regulation applications. These are either individually determined or taken from the Standard Charges.

If the charge for your Building Regulation work is not included within the standard charges please contact the office for a quote. In addition to this if you are carrying out multiple types of work at the same time or highly repetitive work we may be able to reduce the standard charges.

There is a difference in the overall cost dependent upon whether a Full Plans Submission or the Building Notice Procedure.

If you make a Building Notice application, the total charge includes the fee for all inspections, however few or many.

If you make a Full Plans application the plan charge fee is required on application and the remainder becomes payable after the Building Control Surveyor has made the first inspection.  We will invoice you for the fee shortly after you start work.  The amount you pay was determined when you made the application based on the Charge Scheme criteria for the nature of the work involved.  This part of the total fee covers all inspections, however few or many.

To avoid  delay the best and the quickest why to pay for your new application is to call 01785 619340.

The Building Act 1984   The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010

In accordance with the above regulations Cannock Chase District Council has made a replacement scheme of charges in relation to the building regulations function.

This came into effect on 1 February 2020. Standard charges now only apply to domestic work and a single new dwelling. The full charging scheme can be inspected on request at the Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ, between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

The Award is only open to young people who are residents of and/or attend a Primary School in the Cannock Chase District Council area.

NOTE for young people in Year 7 and above the Council is developing a further Environmental Citizen’s Award Scheme details of which will be made available on the Council’s website

The nominated young person must be in either School Year 5 or 6 at the time the nomination is made.

There is no closing date for nominations and they may be made at any time

IMPORTANT NOTE

Permission must be obtained from the parents/guardian of the young person before the nomination is made

The nomination must include the full name of the young person, address and school attended.

The full name, address of the person/organisation making the nomination and contact telephone number.. Where this is an organisation, contact details of the appropriate leader/responsible person must be included.

The activity for which the nomination is made must have taken place within the 12 months leading up to the date of the nomination and must

1. Have taken place in the Cannock Chase District Council area, OR/AND?

2. Have been of benefit to the environment, a community or resident(s) of Cannock Chase District Council.

A group/organisation/class may be nominated, if it has been responsible for a relevant activity. In such cases the names of all the participating young people must be provided as individual award certificates will be produced. Only those actually participating in the activity will be eligible for the award.

A detailed description of the work/activity undertaken by the individuals/group must be included with the nomination from – additional sheets may be used if there is insufficient space on the nomination form.

Where the activity involves environmental improvement work the nomination should, if possible, be accompanied by “before and after” photographs Otherwise the detailed description should fully explain the nature of the work carried out and the result achieved following its completion or progress made at the date of the nomination.

The nomination may include testimonies, statements or letters of support from those who have benefitted from the activity carried out by the young person/people.

 Examples of the types of activity for which nominations may be made include, but are not restricted to the following

-Helping with litter picks (whether organised through a group or undertaken individually)

-Helping with environmental improvement work – such as clearing footpaths, woodland etc with organisations/groups

-Environmental volunteering with organisations such as Forestry Commission, RSPB, Wildlife Trust, National Trust or other similar local groups.

PLEASE NOTE – unfortunately, membership of such a group alone would not be sufficient to receive the award.

- Raising a specific environmental crime or anti-social behaviour issue with the relevant authorities and assisting in tackling the problem.

Helping run recycling/re-use schemes at school or through another organisation or agency.

- Helping at organised community events, fetes etc. such as the Council’s “Love your Street/Block” initiatives

- Helping carry out regular environmental work such as gardening for an elderly or vulnerable member of the local community

PLEASE NOTE – unfortunately nominations cannot be accepted from relatives of the young person/people except in circumstances where the relative is the class teacher, voluntary group leader, etc. of the young person. Similarly, work done for a family relative would not qualify for the award.

This is not a complete list and other relevant environmental good conduct activity will be considered. If you wish to discuss a particular case before you make a nomination please do not hesitate to contact Mike Walker Environmental Protection Manager on 01543 464480.

Cannock Chase Council is committed to keeping Cannock Chase District a safe place in which to live, work and visit.

We are working closely with Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and other partners to improve your quality of life by dealing with any crime or anti-social behaviour concerns you may have, and addressing environmental issues within your community.

The Love Your Street initiative was launched in October 2012 by the Chase Community Partnership. This new initiative aims to increase assurance amongst the residents living in Cannock Chase District, address environmental issues and improve the perceptions in relation to crime and anti-social behaviour.

Love Your Street has visited:

• Brereton in 2012
• Chadsmoor in 2013
• Hawksville in 2015

If you would like further information about this new initiative contact Kerry Wright, Senior Partnerships Officer on 01543 464368 or email kerrywright@cannockchasedc.gov.uk 

By working together, we can make a difference!

Residents living on estates in Cannock Chase are being encouraged to ‘Love your Block’ as part of a campaign urging tenants to take pride in where they live.

Over the last 12 months, Cannock Chase Council’s Estate Management team has made various improvements to various housing blocks. Tenants have seen their communal areas refurbished and transformed into clean, bright and welcoming spaces.

Staffordshire County Council’s Highways team has joined forces with the Council’s Environmental Services team to carry out environmental improvements to the outside areas which has improved the external appearance of the estates.

‘Love your Block’ aims to maintain the standard of these improvements by encouraging tenants to get involved and become a Resident Champion. This will help keep the appearance of the communal areas clean and tidy.

To find out more about this campaign speak to your local Estate Management Officer on 01543 462621.

Remember, Halloween during the Covid-19 pandemic is a chance for you and your family to get creative, and maybe even invent some new traditions for your!

Families are being discouraged in taking part in traditional trick or treat activities.

• Do activities in your own home or garden
• Take part in a local ‘Pumpkin Trail’ if available in your area
• Be careful not to frighten elderly or vulnerable people

Create Halloween magic at home!

• Celebrate with a spooky movie night and dress up as your favourite character. Do this as a family at home or consider letting your child watch with their friends while video chatting, with everyone starting the movie at the same time.
• Decorating pumpkins is still as safe and fun as ever. Just be careful to avoid pumpkin carving injuries.
• Make some fun Halloween treats as a family

Remember to stay Covid safe – HANDS – FACE – SPACE

If you experience anti-social behaviour during this time contact:

Staffordshire Police on 101 (non-emergency) - in an emergency always dial 999

Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Print off a 'no treat or treat' poster below to display in your window!

Need any advice or information about fireworks?

Don't know what's illegal on Bonfire night and what's not?

Get all your questions answered by calling the Staffordshire Firework's Hotline on 01785 277855 (available office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)

Remember: Check the firework code and make sure you follow each step!

Download a copy of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's safety tips below