Building Regulations Compliance is Material Interest for Tribunal

Hanlet v Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council [2010] UKUT 351 (LC). Suppose something complies with building regulations (or could easily be made to comply). In that case, this is a “material consideration” for a tribunal about a housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) case.
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Building Regulations Approval

New ‘building work’ must comply with Building Regulations and includes: * installation of a service, e.g. washing or sanitary facilities * material alterations to the structure * conversions to flats * some major repairs.

Housing Health and Safety Rating System

The Housing Act 2004 places a statutory duty on local authorities to identify hazards and to assess risks to tenants’ health and safety. Local authorities are required to use a system called the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)