Electrics
Planning Permission
Planning permission is not generally required for installing or replacing electrical circuits. However, if you live in a listed building you are advised to contact your local planning authority before carrying out any work.
Installation or altering of electrical equipment must conform to the details set out in Approved Document P (Electrics)1. Find out more about the building regulations by using the links on the left.
Further information
Competent Person Schemes (CPS) were introduced by the government to allow tradespeople to self-certify that their work complies with the Building Regulations. Visit the Competent Person's Register website2.
Find a Trade Professional
Use our partner directories to find a planning or building professional to help with your project or development.
Find a professional (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/find-a-trade-professional)
Find a professionalUseful links
Make an application (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/app/applications)
Make an applicationSpeak to an expert (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/planning-guidance-service)
Speak to an expertStudio Charrette consultancy calculator (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/planning-consultancy-calculator)
Studio Charrette consultancy calculatorSell your site with Land Match (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/commercial-developments/sell-your-site)
Sell your site with Land Match- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications/building-control-applications/building-control/approved-documents/part-p-electrical-safety
- https://www.competentperson.co.uk/