Building Safety Update: Regulator's New Approach

Chief Inspector Philip White highlights that delays in building approvals—up to 11 months—are partly due to the submission of poor-quality applications. To combat this, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) plans to adopt a firmer stance, including rejecting incomplete or substandard submissions outright. 

Why does this matter? ✅ 

- Ensures safer, higher-quality buildings for residents 

- Reduces costly delays later in the project 

- Encourages developers to submit complete, compliant applications from the start

Common issues causing delays include missing structural details, inadequate fire resistance info, and evacuation route problems—serious safety risks that can’t be overlooked.

🔑 Let’s remember: thorough, compliant applications aren’t just bureaucratic hurdles—they’re essential for safe, efficient development. Industry cooperation is key to building a safer tomorrow! 

Reference:

'Building Safety Regulator considering taking 'firmer approach' to bad gateway 2 submissions', By Daniel Gayne, 23 May 2025 https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/building-safety-regulator-considering-taking-firmer-approach-to-bad-gateway-2-submissions/5136135.article