We receive many questions from homeowners and prospective purchasers of flats and apartments in higher-rise residential buildings. Typically, they sound something like this: “Can I remove a wall in my flat? I’ve been told it’s non-structural, so surely it doesn’t need Building Regulations approval?” “Can I change my kitchen in a Higher-Risk Building?” “Can I replace my windows?” “Can I strip out my flat while I wait for Building Safety Regulator approval?” Considering renovat

Our Most Successful Work Under the Building Safety Regulator Since the introduction of the Building Safety Act and the creation of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the delivery of both new and existing Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) has entered an entirely new era—one defined by rigorous control, transparent information, and uncompromising accountability. At LRAR, we made an early and deliberate decision to fully embrace this new regime—not as a compliance burden, but as a

With the advent of new dutyholder obligations under the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated amendments to the Building Regulations, the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) is now central to design-stage compliance in England. For design firms, clients, and project teams alike, understanding BRPD obligations and integrating compliance into your processes is no longer optional - it’s essential. In this insight, we explore: What the BRPD role is (and is n