Building standards guidance
We have developed a range of information to help you understand building standards and make the right decisions before you start to build. You can download our guidance from the further information section.
Application fast tracking
In certain circumstances, building warrants and completion certificates may need to be processed as a priority application and dealt with more quickly than applications processed against the customer charter performance targets. The prioritisation of applications or fast tracking will be considered by the building standards management team where the applicant/agent provides a letter requesting the application to be fast tracked and suitable justification is given that the application meets the following criteria:
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the application is for the benefit of a disabled person
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the application is for minor works and the works are linked to a house sale
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the application relates to a project with social or economic benefit to the community
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other special circumstances are identified
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the application relates to a Scottish Type Approval System (STAS)
Inclusive design handbook
This design guide aims to provide additional information and guidance in terms of inclusive design. An inclusive environment is one which can be accessed and used by everyone, irrespective of their age, ability or gender. In order to achieve this, designers need to be aware of people's differing abilities and widen the user group they design for.
To access the e-book entitled 'Inclusive Design Handbook', please use the link under the external links section where you can view it as an e-book or save it as a pdf file.
If you wish a hard copy of the document please contact Building Standards on 01563 576781, 576778 or 553512.
Note: A building warrant does not grant planning permission. Even if the proposed development is exempt from the need for a building warrant you may still require planning permission.