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Embassies: Building Regulations

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 July 2025UIN 62967

The question

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

Answered by 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 new building, making material changes to a building, extending an existing building or altering building services.

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