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Building Safety Levy: Update on Building Control Procedures in England
Gov.UK Housing has published a letter addressing the implications of the Building Safety Levy for building control functions carried out by local authorities and registered building control approvers in England.
The correspondence, released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, provides an update on the recent consultation regarding plan approval requirements for new builds and fire safety order buildings. It also highlights existing legislation relevant to the issues discussed in the consultation relating to the Building Safety Levy.
The letter reminds local authorities of changes introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022, specifically the replacement of magistrates’ courts with the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) as the appropriate forum for certain procedures.
Letting agents and inventory clerks should note these updates, as they may affect building control processes and compliance requirements for new developments and fire safety in England.
Source: Gov.UK Housing