Cancellation notices, transfers and reversions guidance

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Current

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Core Supplement

Abstract

Provides guidance on cancellation of initial notices to local authorities, registered building control approvers and persons carrying out building work. Covers: regulatory background, transfer of projects to a new registered building control approver, transfer of projects to a new registered building control approver without a transfer certificate or report, reversion/transfer of projects to the local authority and local authority capacity.

History

Document type: guidance. First published: 22 January 2026.

Subjects

Publisher History

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.


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NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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