Building regulations Building regulation approval is required for the construction, adaptation and extension of all basements.
Health & safety As with all forms of construction, consideration of health and safety issues is required at all stages of design and construction.
NHBC warranty NHBC's Buildmark covers around 80% of new homes built in the UK. NHBC also publish guidance for basement design and construction in Chapter 5.4 of NHBC technical guide.
Party Wall Act The Party Wall Act exists to protect the concerns of neighbouring landowners and to facilitate an agreements between them with regards to construction works.
Planning Currently, planning permission is required for the construction and extension of basements, even when not visible above ground level.
Guidance Document This Guidance Document provides guidance on the design and construction of basements for dwellings. It takes into account the effect on dwellings of including a basement and describes the means of meeting the relevant performance requirements of the Building Regulations. By selecting "Download", you will be redirected to the Concrete Centre bookshop, where your order will be fulfilled.
Relevant members GCP Applied Technologies Ltd NHBC Property Care Association Newton Waterproofing ASF Waterproofing Specialists Ltd