BSR innovation unit cuts approval times in half after a year in operation
Summary
The Building Safety Regulator’s innovation unit has reportedly reduced approval times by half after a year of operation. However, the regulator is still not meeting its statutory requirement, with caseloads continuing to grow.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, delays in building safety approvals can affect project timelines, compliance planning and client expectations. The fact that performance is improving but still below statutory requirements suggests ongoing uncertainty in the approval process.
Key points
- The BSR innovation unit has cut approval times by 50% over its first year.
- Despite the improvement, the regulator remains below its statutory performance requirement.
- Growing caseloads are still putting pressure on the approval system.
- The issue is relevant to building safety compliance and development timelines.
Organisations:
Building Safety Regulator
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