Reversion Application

If the building work has NOT started

The Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA) or formerly an Approved Inspectors (AI) or the person carrying out the building work must cancel the Initial Notice with us through a cancellation notice. Form 10 is required if the RBCA/AI has not issued a cancellation. 

The property owner must then appoint a new building control provider.

How to apply for building regulations with us.

If the work has started on site

Follow the steps below for us to oversee the building control compliance:

  • Complete the Reversion Application Form with full description of works.
  • Form 10 is required if the RBCA/AI has not issued a cancellation.
  • Information required:
    • Project plans showing the building before and after the works are complete.
    • Detailed specifications of the works, indicating materials used.
    • Structural calculations and design details.
    • Evidence of work in progress that will aid our assessment.
    • Inspection records from the RBCA/AI.

On receipt of the above information, we will provide you with a fee. These fees are generally in line with the regularisation fees, however the building control charges will depend on the scale of the project.

Following payment, a member of our team will be in touch. We need to take reasonable steps to determine if the works meets the relevant requirements. This may include you uncovering areas of work. If you need further guidance, please contact us.

If you are unwilling to comply with any reasonable requests, there is a risk that we cannot assess if the work satisfies the applicable regulations. In these circumstances we may need to prosecute the owner of the property where the safety of those in and around the building are compromised.

Please note your property will be highlighted on property searches until we have sufficient information to issue a reversion certificate. This can also impact any insurance and borrowing you have against your property.

Transfer to another RBCA/AI

The work may transfer to another RBCA/AI within 7 days of the cancellation being issued, when additional requirements are also met. Further details can be found on legislation.gov.uk or GOV.UK.

Note: For detailed information on key terms related to Building Control and Reversion applications, please refer to the Building Control Practice Guidance: Reversion FAQs on the GOV.UK website. This article refers to an AI PWC Building Control Services but also applies to other RBCA/AI.