# Building Regulations in Kensington

Full Plans submissions, Building Control liaison and completion certification. Under one contract. Delivered for Kensington (W8, W14), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

## Overview
HXL delivers building regulations in Kensington and across the wider London. HXL manages Building Regulations compliance as part of the main contract. From Full Plans submission at design stage through inspections during construction to completion certification. Our team coordinates with either Local Authority Building Control or an appointed Approved Inspector.

## Capability
- Full Plans submission preparation and lodgement
- Approved Inspector appointment (where preferred)
- Inspection-stage coordination
- Part L energy, Part M accessibility, Part B fire strategy
- SAP calculations, EPC production
- Completion certification and handover documentation

## Kensington: local context
**Property stock.** Stucco-fronted Georgian and early-Victorian terraces, garden-square properties, Edwardian mansion blocks. A significant proportion Grade II listed.

**Planning and conservation.** Kensington Conservation Area, Kensington Square, Holland Park Conservation Areas (RBKC). Strict controls throughout. Local planning authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

**Typical scope in Kensington:**
- Grade II listed internal refurbishment
- Basement excavations on terraced sites
- Lateral apartment combinations in mansion blocks
- Mews house modernisation
- Roof-level extensions subject to consent

## Process
01. **Route selection** — LA Building Control or Approved Inspector. Advised per scheme.
02. **Full Plans submission** — Complete drawings pack, calcs and specifications lodged.
03. **Site inspections** — Coordinated at key stages. Foundations, DPC, insulation, drainage, completion.
04. **Sign-off** — Completion certificate issued, FENSA / Gas Safe / Part P certs collated into O&M.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out building regulations in Kensington?** Yes. HXL delivers building regulations across Kensington (W8, W14) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Kensington?** Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Kensington Conservation Area, Kensington Square, Holland Park Conservation Areas (RBKC). Strict controls throughout.

**What properties does HXL work on in Kensington?** Stucco-fronted Georgian and early-Victorian terraces, garden-square properties, Edwardian mansion blocks. A significant proportion Grade II listed.

## Related
- Building Regulations (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/building-regulations
- Construction in Kensington: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/kensington

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