When alls said and done, the theory is that it should all be logged in the council offices somewhere and electronically nowadays so theoretically easy to locate. That’s all very well for when you’re in the know but the fact is and bottom line is that there are many buyers, sellers and solicitors who will find the process of selling/buying made that bit more simple by having some bits of paper in the first instance. The forum is littered with threads where people buying or selling do not have a certificate for this or that (because the works were never approved), yes there are indemnity’s to get round it but it’s a PITA often for both parties.
So just ask whoever is approving whatever you are having done for a hard copy, sometimes Building control will not issue a copy unless requested.
Of course if the works did not require planning permission then convincing a solicitor otherwise can sometimes be fun.
So just ask whoever is approving whatever you are having done for a hard copy, sometimes Building control will not issue a copy unless requested.
Of course if the works did not require planning permission then convincing a solicitor otherwise can sometimes be fun.
