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Building Regulations

Do I need building regulations approval for my garage conversion?

Notice regarding Dwelling Energy Rate (DER) /Target Energy Rate (TER) calculations.

To ensure that designs for new dwellings submitted using the full plans application route, can demonstrate compliance with Parts F, L and O, at plan assessment stage. Architects and agents are encouraged to submit a compliant Dwelling Energy Rate (DER) /Target Energy Rate (TER) calculation (including the Target Primary Energy Rate [TPER]) together with overheating calculations at the time of submission and no later than the date the statutory decision is due.

For new dwellings submitted using the building notice route then all the information referred to above must be submitted prior to starting work on site.

To aid the approval process, it is recommended that designers contact their nominated accredited energy assessor as early in the design process as possible.