Completion Certificate

[Worriedboy]

I have recently had some building work on my house, by having some pvc cladding removed and replaced with brick on top of the existing wall and vertical tiles where bricks could not be used.
I had several quotations by local builders all of which are not vat registered and said that planning permission was not required. Adding several other properties near-by had already been done in same manner by different builders not requiring planning permission.
Now I need a ‘Certification of Completion’.
I’ve been told because of a builder is not vat registered, he cannot issue a certificate.

 

[DB_SamX]

I don't think aa builder can issue one of them. It's your local Building Control officer, who has to inspect the works to ensure it is compliant with Building Regulations.

EDIT, unless the work falls under this:https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-approval/use-a-competent-person-scheme

Planning permission is something else altogether.

Not knowing the details, hope you have got it in writing from the builder that they advised you planning permission want required.

 

[fastwunz]

Who told you you needed the certificate? Sounds very odd

 

[Worriedboy]

Because other projects in the property like new kitchen, bathroom and furniture etc.
Equity was taken out for other purposes besides above and they are asking for the certificate or work Warranty/Guaranteed of the building work.

 

[Destination]

Who is asking?
The bank?

 

[Worriedboy]

Equity lenders

 

[Deleted member 66701]

So, you didn't need planning permission, that was correct. However you should have notified the council under building regulations. This is your responsibility, not the builders (unless you specifically agreed with the builders that they would deal with this on your behalf). Changing the exterior look (other than painting) is a building regs issue:-

Cladding may be carried out without having to first apply for planning permission or notifying building control provided the materials are of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the house.

And yes, they (the council, not the builders) need to sign it off upon completion of the work.

Because other projects in the property like new kitchen, bathroom and furniture etc.

You haven't provided the details, but there may be elements of that work that building regs also applies too as well (any walls removed, new doorways added etc?).

 

[tom_nieto]

Contact the local council building control. They should be able to inspect and issue such a certificate if all is well. We had a number of site visits during our works to check on progress.