A selection of images representing communities.
Communities and Local Government is responsible for building regulations, which exist to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings, and the energy effciency of buildings. The regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations of existing buildings in England and Wales, whether domestic, commercial or industrial.
General public users and professional users can access building regulations guidance, including the Approved Documents and associated guidance from the Planning Portal at: www.planningportal.gov.uk (external link).
Recruitment of lay board members of the Architects Registration Board.
The Department is now recruiting lay board members of the Architects Registration Board with knowledge/ experience of the higher education sector. Closing date for applications is 14 October 2008
National Standard Planning Application Form wins the Government Computing Award for Innovation 2008.