Building Regs needed?

[Whatevs]

I am going to insert a Velux window into my loft roof and have found out I don't need planning permission (great!) but wondered if anyone had any thoughts off the top of their head about whether I'd need to apply for Building Regulations before I go investigating? Happy to provide extra info should anyone need to know more before responding.

[jackthehat]

http://www.planningpo...#Worktoanexistingroof

[The Builder]

It's all in The Planning Portal ^^^ ........... but, if you're not quite clear, B/Regs are only interested if you have to make structural changes. Often, a Velux can be fitted by just taking off a section of roof covering, and fixing it in the opening. If there's anything like a purlin, brace, principal truss etc in the way, a Structural engineer would have to calculate the alterations, and involve B/Regs.
Thankfully, as a builder, I've usually found that a chat with the Inspector as to what needs altering, is enough for him.

[bushbaby_de]

If the fitter is FENSA registered you normally don't need BR as well. However if you're putting in a window as part of a loft conversion then you'll need the BR for the conversion.