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The ten most recent circulars and official letters published on the planning, building and the environment site.
This divisional letter accompanies Circular 05/2008 which explains The Building (Electronic Communications) Order 2008 (SI 2008/2334).
This divisional letter informs Building Control Bodies about the provisions in the Statutory Instruments Energy Performance of Building Regulations (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2363)
This circular draws attention to the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2363) which were made on 4 September 2008.
Divisional Circular letter to Building Control Bodies informing them about the commencement of section 317 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, which extends the time limit for bringing prosecutions, for all breaches of building regulations.
This Circular draws attention to the Building (Electronic Communications) Order 2008 (SI 2008/2334) which were made on 28 August 2008. The provisions will come into force on 1 October 2008.
Decision letter from the Secretary of State detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of the internal layout of flats, forming part of a residential development (Ref: 45/1/233).
On 16 July 2008 Caroline Flint, Minister for Housing and Planning, wrote to the Chairs of the eight Regional Assemblies and the Mayor of London offering guidance on housing provision to inform regional strategy revisions.
Decision letter from the Secretary of State detailing the determination of compliance with requirement A3 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of mezzanine rooms within the roof space of new block of flats/maisonettes (Ref: 45/1/232).
Decision letter from the Secretary of State detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion (Ref: 45/1/231).
Decision letter from the Secretary of State detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of an extension to a two storey house (Ref: 45/1/230).
Read about our guidance on energy performance for new homes.