What happens if the works don’t comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations?
The Local Authority can issue a legal notice under Section 36 of the Building Act requiring the works to be altered or removed within 28 days and if this is not done, carry out the works themselves, bring court action and recover costs within six months of the offence. However, a Section 36 notice cannot be served for works that are in accordance with the approved plans or for works that have been completed for 12 months or more, or 24 months or more for Approved Document L matters. Also, an appeals procedure exists to allow someone to appeal and produce a report from a suitably qualified person confirming compliance with the building regulations and recovery of associated costs.
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