Building safety regulator says average gateway 3 approval time stood at 16 weeks in latest data bulletin
Summary
The Building Safety Regulator says the average time for Gateway 3 approvals was 16 weeks in its latest data bulletin. It also reported that nearly 300 applications were received for the final stage of the process, although no new build jobs had yet reached that stage.
Why it matters
Gateway 3 is a critical control point for higher-risk building projects, so approval times can affect project delivery and handover. Residential surveyors involved in development, compliance or due diligence should note the pace of regulatory processing and its potential impact on programme risk.
Key points
- Average Gateway 3 approval time was 16 weeks in the latest bulletin.
- Nearly 300 applications were received for the final stage of the process.
- No new build jobs had reached Gateway 3 at the time of reporting.
- The data indicates ongoing activity in the building safety approval pipeline.
Organisations:
Building Safety Regulator, BSR
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