Once your planning permission is approved, we move on to the detailed drawings your builder and Building Control will need. This stage is all about ensuring your project is safe, legal, and ready for construction.

What We Do

We transform your approved design into technical plans that comply with UK Building Regulations, the legal standards governing aspects such as safety, energy use, drainage, fire protection, insulation, and access.

We also work closely with other professionals if needed, like:

• Structural engineers (for steel beams or foundations)

• Energy assessors (to meet modern efficiency rules)

• Specialist consultants if your site needs extra reports

Once everything is ready, we submit your plans to Building Control or a private inspector for approval and address any feedback they provide.

Why This Step Matters

Planning permission allows you to build, but Building Regulations approval ensures you build it properly. Without it, your builder can’t legally start work. It also protects you in the long term by ensuring the design is safe, efficient, and completed to a proper standard.

What You’ll Get Afterwards

You’ll receive:

• A full set of technical drawings and notes

• Any required consultant reports (like structural calculations)

• Official approval from Building Control

• A builder-ready pack that’s clear and detailed

What We Do

We prepare detailed technical drawings and specifications that meet all relevant UK Building Regulations. These are essential for both construction and legal compliance, and they’re often required to gain approval from Building Control or your Approved Inspector.

This phase typically includes:

• Detailed construction drawings – including structure, insulation, materials and build-ups

• Compliance checks – covering fire safety, ventilation, drainage, energy efficiency, access and more

• Coordination with consultants, such as structural engineers, energy assessors, and specialist designers

• Building Control submission – we handle the paperwork and liaise with inspectors to gain approval

• Contractor-ready information – ensuring builders have everything they need to price and develop accurately

Why It Matters

Even with planning approval, your project cannot proceed to site without Building Regulations compliance. This phase ensures the design is safe, legal, efficient, and ready for construction.

The Outcome

You’ll receive:

• A full set of Building Regulation-compliant drawings

• Supporting documents (e.g. structural calcs, SAP reports, manufacturer specs)

• Building Control submission and approval

• Construction information ready for tendering and on-site use

From paper to reality, done right.
BDS ensures your project meets every regulation and builds smoothly from the ground up.