Chapter 3: Planning and work programmes Planning and work programmes

(1)

Planning and work programmes

(2)

The types of work classified as needing Building Regulations approval are:

• the erection of an extension or building

• the installation or extension of a service or fitting which is controlled under

the regulations

• an alteration project involving work which will temporarily or permanently

affect the outgoing compliance of the building, service or fitting with the

requirements relating to structure, fire, or access to and the use of

the building

• the insertion of insulation into a cavity wall

• the underpinning of the foundations of a building

• work affecting the thermal elements, energy status or energy performance

of the building.

(3)

The Building Regulations are enforced by two types of body:

• local authority building control

• Approved Inspector building control.

Choosing to use an Approved Inspector means that you must still contact the

local authority stating what is being done and who the inspector is.

Choosing the local authority building control method will allow you three ways of

applying for consent:

• full plans

• building notice

• regularisation

Who enforces the Building Regulations?

(4)

• The Building Inspector will visit

the site to ensure that the work

is being carried out to standards

and no extra unapproved work

is being done.

• The contractor often invites the

inspector to view the work at

key stages throughout the job.

• The Building Inspector can

demand that the work be

opened up and checked.

(5)

Planning permission is required for most

forms of development such as:

• virtually all new building work

• house extensions including

conservatories, loft conversions

and roof additions (such as dormers)

• buildings and other structures

on the land including garages

• adding a porch to your house

• putting up a TV satellite dish.

Planning permission

(6)

Even if you intend to work from home you must apply for planning permission if:

• your home is no longer to be used mainly as a private residence

• your business creates more traffic or creates problems with parking due to

people calling

• your business involves any activities classified as unusual in a

residential area

• your business disturbs your neighbours at unreasonable hours or creates

other forms of nuisance or smell.

(7)

The local council will take into consideration:

• the number, size, positioning, layout and external appearance of the buildings

• the proposed means of access, landscaping and impact on

the neighbourhood

• sustainability, and whether the necessary infrastructure, such as roads,

services etc. will be available

• the proposed use of the development.

Planning permission: applying

(8)

Planning permission: the decision process

• Once your application has been received, a copy is made publicly available in

the planning register, online and on a fixed notice on or near the site.

• You as the applicant are entitled to have a copy of any reports, objections and

support that the council has received from your application.

• The council will take normally up to eight weeks to make a decision on your

application but in some cases it may take longer.

• If your application is not dealt with within eight weeks you can appeal to the

(9)

There are four possible outcomes from the council regarding the application:

• permission refused

• application still pending

• permission granted with conditions

• permission granted.

Planning permission: outcomes

(10)

A well-planned site should have:

• site offices

• first aid facilities

• toilets

• lunch area

• drying room

• cranes, hoists, etc.

• good transport routes

• waste area

• materials storage

• component storage

• tools storage

• ironmongery storage.

(11)

• The activities are set out

down the left hand column.

• A timescale is set along the top.

• Each task is given a proposed

time.

• The actual time is

coloured/shaded as the job

progresses.

Bar charts

(12)

Critical paths

A critical path can be used in the same way

as a bar chart as it can show

what

needs to be done

and

in what sequence

.

A critical path also shows a timescale

but differently to a bar chart. The timescale

on a critical path shows

minimum

amount of time

and

maximum amount of time

.

The critical path is shown by a series of circles called

event nodes

. Each node is

split into three, with the top third showing the

event number

, the bottom left

(13)

An example of a critical path

(14)

Year: Duration 6 hours

3.1 Site paperwork

Chapter 3: Planning and work programmes

Learning outcomes The learner will be able to: · state what planning restrictions are · explain what type of work needs Building Regulations approval · know what type of work needs planning permission · understand the process of applying for planning permission. Tutor activity · Introduce the lesson and state the learning objectives. · Explain what planning restrictions are. · Run through the types of work that require Building Regulations approval. · Explain planning permission, and the types of work that require it. · Go through the process of applying for planning permission. · Recap the objectives and question learners to ensure learning has taken place. · Answer any questions that the learners pose on this topic. Learner activity · Follow the tutor’s explanation of what planning restrictions are. · Show an understanding of what type of work requires Building Regulations approval. · Demonstrate a knowledge of planning permission and when it is necessary. · Understand the process of applying for planning permission. · Answer the tutor’s questions and pose questions of their own to reinforce learning. · Complete Activity 3.1 ‘Planning permission’. Resources · Carpentry and Joinery NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3, 2nd edition, Chapter 3 · overhead projector with acetates/handouts. Evaluation Evaluated by: · Activity 3.1 ‘Planning permission’ · oral questioning · multiplechoice questions. The contents of this session will also be assessed by the Technical Certificate Examination.

(15)

Brickworks: NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3 Tutor Resource Disk 2nd edition 1 of 8

3.1 Planning permission

Tutor guidance notes

Aims and objectives At the end of these activity sheets, learners should be able to: · state what planning restrictions are · explain what type of work needs Building Regulations approval · know what type of work needs planning permission · understand the process of applying for planning permission. These questions and activities are not intended as formal assessment. However, the answers should be discussed with the learners as a group to ensure they have full comprehension of the subject. Individual teachers will use these questions and activities in different ways. They could be used at the end of a session to recap, used individually during the session as a ‘tothepoint’ learning tool or used as homework. Whichever teaching method is chosen, make sure that you set and agree upon a completion date for each activity. The answers given are not exhaustive and are to be used as a guide only. Alternative, appropriate answers may be considered. www.pearsonfe.co.uk/brickworklevel3

(16)

Candidate name: Date:

3.1 Planning permission

Chapter 3: Planning and work programmes

Aims and objectives At the end of these activity sheets, you should be able to: · state what planning restrictions are · explain what type of work needs Building Regulations approval · know what type of work needs planning permission · understand the process of applying for planning permission. 1 Complete the following text on planning restrictions by filling in the missing word or words. Before starting to ____ a building project, it is important to know how your _____ may be affected by _____ and ________ building ____________. The ___ main sets of restrictions you will come across are: · the ________ ___________ · ________ __________. It is crucial that anyone _________ a construction project understands how these work, and _____ the necessary ________ in the correct way. If not, building work runs the risk of having to be ______, _______ or even taken down.

(17)

Brickworks: NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3 Tutor Resource Disk 2nd edition 3 of 8 2 Which of these statements about the Building Regulations are true? Write true or false after each statement. a) The Building Regulations were first introduced in the late 1800s. b) The Public Health Act 1975 allowed local authorities to make their own laws regarding the planning and construction of buildings. c) Building Regulations 1965 replaced all local laws and gave a uniform act for all in England and Wales to follow, including London. d) Inner London was covered by the London Building Acts. e) The Government passed a new law in 1984, setting up the Building Regulations 1985 to cover Scotland, England and Wales, including inner London. f) The current law is the Building Regulations 2000, amended in April 2006. g) Scotland is governed slightly differently and is covered by the Building (Scotland) Act 2003. h) Northern Ireland is covered by the Building (amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 which came into effect on November 2006. 3 State the main purpose of the Building Regulations. 4 List four types of work classified as needing Building Regulations approval. 1 2 3 4 www.pearsonfe.co.uk/brickworklevel3

(18)

5 Give a brief description of the following planning consent application types. full plans building notice regularisation 6 Explain why planning laws were introduced and state the main remit of planning law. 7 There are five words in the following text about planning permission that are incorrect. Cross out the incorrect words and write the correct ones above them. The key word in planning is ‘building’, defined in planning law as ‘the carrying out of constructing, engineering, digging or other operations in, on, over or above land, or the making of any houses change in the use of any new buildings or

(19)

Brickworks: NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3 Tutor Resource Disk 2nd edition 5 of 8 8 Which of these tasks would require planning permission? Tick those that do. adding a porch to your house building a garage putting a birdbath in your garden putting up a satellite dish converting a loft replacing windows having a children’s climbing frame adding a conservatory 9. What do these terms mean when it comes to planning applications? When would each be appropriate? full application outline application 10 What steps can you take if planning permission is refused? www.pearsonfe.co.uk/brickworklevel3

(20)

3.1 Planning permission

Chapter 3: Planning and work programmes

Answers

1 Complete the following text about planning restrictions by filling in the missing word or words. Before starting to plan a building project, it is important to know how your plans may be affected by local and national building restrictions. The twomain sets of restrictions you will come across are:

· the Building Regulations

· planning permission.

It is crucial that anyone planning a construction project understands how these work, and seeks the necessary approval in the correct way. If not, building work runs the risk of having to be halted, altered or even taken down.

2 Which of these statements about the Building Regulations are true? Write true or false after each statement. a) The Building Regulations were first introduced in the late 1800s. TRUE b) The Public Health Act 1975 allowed local authorities to make their own laws regarding the planning and construction of buildings. FALSE c) Building Regulations 1965 replaced all local laws and gave a uniform act for all in England and Wales to follow, including London. FALSE d) Inner London was covered by the London Building Acts. TRUE e)The Government passed a new law in 1984, setting up the Building Regulations 1985 to cover Scotland, England and Wales, including inner London. FALSE f) The current law is the Building Regulations 2000, amended in April 2006. TRUE g) Scotland is governed slightly differently and is covered by the Building (Scotland) Act 2003. TRUE h) Northern Ireland is covered by the Building (amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 which came into effect on November 2006.TRUE 3 State the main purpose of the Building Regulations. The main purpose of the Building Regulations is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all people in and around buildings as well as to further energy conservation

(21)

Brickworks: NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3 Tutor Resource Disk 2nd edition 7 of 8 4 List four types of work classified as needing Building Regulations approval. Any four from the following: · the erection of an extension or building · the installation or extension of a service or fitting which is controlled under the regulations · an alteration project involving work which will temporarily or permanently affect the ongoing compliance of the building, service, or fitting with the requirements relating to structure, fire, or access to and the use of the building · the insertion of insulation into a cavity wall · the underpinning of the foundations of a building · work affecting the thermal elements, energy status or energy performance of the building. 5 Give a brief description of the following planning consent application types. full plans Plans are submitted to the local authority along with any specifications and other contract documents. The local authority scrutinises these and makes a decision. building notice A less detailed amount of information is submitted (but more can be requested) and no decision is made. The approval process is determined by the stage the work is at. regularisation This is a means of applying for approval for work that has already been completed without approval. 6 Explain why planning laws were introduced and state the main remit of planning law. Planning permission laws were introduced to stop people building whatever they like, wherever they like. The main remit of planning law is to control the use and development of land in order to obtain the greatest possible environmental advantages with the least inconvenience for both the person/s applying for permission and society as a whole. 7 There are five words in the following text about planning permission that are incorrect. Cross out the incorrect words and write the correct ones above them. ‘development’

The key word in planning is ‘building’, defined in planning law as ‘the

building mining

carrying out of constructing, engineering, digging or other operations in,

under materials

on, over or above land, or the making of any houses change in the use of any new buildings or other land’.

(22)

8 Which of these tasks would require planning permission? Tick those that do. adding a porch to your house building a garage putting a birdbath in your garden putting up a satellite dish converting a loft replacing windows having a children’s climbing frame adding a conservatory 9 What do these terms mean when it comes to planning applications? When would each be appropriate? full application Here a full application is made with all the plans, specifications, and so on. This would be appropriate after outline application had been approved, when the work planned was very straightforward or where similar work had been approved before. outline application This can be made if you want to see what the council thinks of the building work you intend to do before you go to the trouble of having costly plans drawn up. Details of the work will have to be submitted later if the outline application is successful. 10 What steps can you take if planning permission is refused? If permission is refused, the council must state its reasons for turning down the application. If you feel these are unfair, you can appeal to the Secretary of State. Appeals must be made within six months of the council’s decision and are intended as a last resort. It can take months to get a decision, which may be a refusal. Alternatively, you can ask what changes need to be made to allow the proposal to pass: if these are acceptable, the amended application can be submitted for processing. If, after this, the application is still rejected, the work cannot go ahead.

(23)

Brickworks: NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3 Tutor Resource Disk 2nd edition 1 of 5 Candidate name: Candidate number: Date:

Chapter 3: Planning and work

programmes

1 The current building regulations cover: a Scotland and Wales b Scotland and England c Scotland, England and Wales d England and Wales. 2 Who do you contact about Building Regulations approval? a your local MP b your local authority c your local health and safety representative d your local police station. 3 How many ways are there of applying for Building Regulations consent? a 1 b 2 c 3 d 4. 4 Building Regulations are enforced by: a Clerk of Works b Building Regulator c Building Inspector d Health and Safety Inspector. Time available to complete all questions: 40 minutes Circle the correct answers. www.pearsonfe.co.uk/brickworklevel3

(24)

5 Planning permission is required if: a the building is to undergo a change of use b new houses are being built c you are putting up a satellite dish d all of the above. 6 How many types of planning permission can you apply for? a 1 b 2 c 3 d 4. 7 Once a planning application has been looked at, how many different outcomes can there be? a 1 b 2 c 3 d 4. 8 A site office should have: a a phone b a fax machine c email facilities d all of the above. 9 A good transport route on a site should have: a separate access and exits b traffic lights c pedestrian crossings d speed cameras. 10 What information is contained in a bar chart? a proposed time b lunch time c home time d all of the above. 11 Which of the following can be used to track work progress? a pie chart b Gantt chart c flow diagram d bridle path. 12 When planning a job, you should take into account potential problems such as bad weather by creating a: a variation order b contingency plan c confirmation notice

(25)

Brickworks: NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3 Tutor Resource Disk 2nd edition 3 of 5 13 A good work programme can tell you: a when to order materials b what labour is due and when c expected end date d all the above. 14 Critical paths are formed by a series of circles called: a nodes b nides c noddies d nuddies. www.pearsonfe.co.uk/brickworklevel3

(26)

Chapter 3: Planning and work

programming

Answers 1 The current building regulations cover: a Scotland and Wales. b Scotland and England. c Scotland, England and Wales. d England and Wales. 2 Who do you contact about Building Regulations approval? a your local MP b your local authority c your local health and safety representative d your local police station. 3 How many ways are there of applying for Building Regulations consent? a 1 b 2 c 3 d 4. 4 Building Regulations are enforced by: a Clerk of Works b Building Regulator c Building Inspector d Health and Safety Inspector. 5 Planning permission is required if: a the building is to undergo a change of use. b new houses are being built. c you are putting up a satellite dish. d all of the above. 6 How many types of planning permission can you apply for? a 1 b 2 c 3 d 4. 7 Once a planning application has been looked at, how many different outcomes can there be? a 1 b 2 c 3

(27)

Brickworks: NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 3 Tutor Resource Disk 2nd edition 5 of 5 8 A site office should have: a a phone b a fax machine c email facilities d all of the above. 9 A good transport route on a site should have: a separate access and exits b traffic lights c pedestrian crossings d speed cameras. 10 What information is contained in a bar chart? a proposed time b lunch time c home time d all of the above. 11 Which of the following can be used to track work progress? a pie chart b Gantt chart c flow diagram d bridle path. 12 When planning a job, you should take into account potential problems such as bad weather by creating a: a variation order b contingency plan c confirmation notice d penalty clause. 13 A good work programme can tell you: a when to order materials b what labour is due and when c expected end date. d all the above. 14 Critical paths are formed by a series of circles called: a nodes b nides c noddies d nuddies. www.pearsonfe.co.uk/brickworklevel3