Planning applications

HSE is a statutory consultee for planning applications that involve or may involve a relevant building.

As part of your planning application to the local planning authority, you will need to show that you have:

• considered fire safety needs relevant to land use planning for the proposed building
• considered these needs at an early stage
• incorporated your thinking into your planning application

HSE provides local planning authorities with fire safety input on proposals.

Examples of fire safety needs relevant to land use planning include:

• site layout
• water supplies for fighting fires
• access for fire services

Developers can get pre-application advice about fire safety and land use planning.

As part of the building safety reforms, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will be the building control authority for high-rise buildings.