Once your application has been formally accepted you may commence works after 48 hours.
Note : Until a formal decision has been made on a "Full Plans" application, any works that are carried out will be at your own risk and inspections will be made without prejudice.
Notification for site inspections will be accepted either verbally, letter or e-mail. A same day service will be provided for inspection requests received before 10:00 am. Telephone 01302 734848 or e-mail building.control@doncaster.gov.uk
You are obliged to notify Building Control when you have reached the following stages of works:-
Commencement
Excavations for Foundations
Damp-proof course
Oversite
Drainage
Occupation (before a completion)
Completion
Additional inspections may be required either by request of the Building Control Officer or by the applicant/builder.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a framework for preventing disputes which may arise between neighbouring owners, in relation to the construction and repair of party walls, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings. If you intend to carry out work which involves:
Work on an existing wall shared with another property.
Building on the boundary with a neighbouring property.
Excavating near a neighbouring building.
you must give the adjoining owners notice of your intentions in a way that is set down in the Act. Adjoining owners can agree or disagree with what is proposed. Where there is a disagreement the Act provides for the resolution of disputes.
You may need to employ your own private surveyor to fulfill the duties as this is not enforceable by building control.
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