Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 62967

Embassies: Building Regulations

Tabled: 26 June 2025
Answered: 3 July 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether building regulations apply to the construction of embassies.

Answer

Alex Norris
The Building Regulations 2010 apply to all buildings in England, with specific exemptions given in Schedule 2. Embassies are expected to respect local laws, including the Building Regulations. Building Regulations may apply when somebody is putting up a n...
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