Security
Home security alarm
Planning permission
Even the sight of an alarm casing on a property is enough to deter an intruder and many properties have alarms, sensors or CCTV of some sort these days.
Planning permission is not normally required for installing a security alarm, although if you live in a listed building or conservation area you should check with your local planning authority.
Building regulations
Installing a security alarm system that involves electrical work will need to comply with the relevant standards as set out in the Approved Documents.
Access Approved Document P: Electrical safety1.
Find out more about electrical work and the building regulations2.
Find a Trade Professional
Use our partner directories from CIAT, FMB or RTPI to find an chartered architectural technologist, builder or planning consultant 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 applicationPlanning consultancy calculator (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/planning-consultancy-calculator)
Planning consultancy calculator- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications/building-control-applications/building-control/approved-documents/part-p-electrical-safety/approved-document-p
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/electrics/building-regulations-general-information