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Planning a new sewage treatment system? Before your Building Control inspector can sign off your project, you must show that your discharge setup either meets the General Binding Rules — or that you’ve secured a valid permit.
Our easy-to-use GBR Checker gives you a clear, property-specific compliance report that highlights potential risks based on your location and environment.
Get your report today for just £149 + VAT — fill out the short form to get started.
Future buyers will require proof of compliance—secure your property value today.
Our comprehensive report satisfies Building Control requirements for your completion certificate.
Avoid unnecessary permit applications that can delay your project and cost thousands of pounds.
As builders developing properties in countryside locations, Willowmead's service has become an essential part of our planning process. The reports are prompt and professional.
Having this report ready for potential buyers made our property sale much smoother. Worth every penny for the peace of mind.
Willowmead Developments specializes in drainage solutions for rural and challenging sites across the UK. With over 20 years of experience in sewage treatment, environmental compliance, and drainage design, our team delivers expert guidance that saves you time, money, and stress.
Our General Binding Rules Checker service was developed after seeing countless homeowners struggle with unnecessary permit applications and Building Control delays. We understand the regulations inside and out, allowing us to provide clear, actionable reports that ensure your compliance.
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Without confirming your compliance with General Binding Rules, you could be forced to apply for an Environment Agency permit—a process that typically costs between £800-£1,500 and takes 3-4 months to complete.
The General Binding Rules include numerous environmental factors that most homeowners and even many installers don’t fully understand. Our expertise ensures nothing is overlooked.
Building Control officers are increasingly strict about sewage treatment compliance. Without proper documentation, they may refuse to issue your completion certificate, leaving your installation in regulatory limbo.
Discovering non-compliance after installation could mean expensive remedial work or even complete system replacement. Our pre-installation check prevents these costly errors.
At Willowmead Developments, we believe proper sewage treatment is essential for protecting our natural environment. Our GBR Checker service not only helps you with regulatory compliance but supports:
Get Your GBR Compliance Report in Just 3 Simple Steps – No Hassle, No ConfusionRetryClaude can make mistakes.
Tell us your property location, number of bedrooms, and discharge type.
Our experts check your location against all environmental criteria in the General Binding Rules.
Within 3 business days, you'll receive your detailed compliance report, ready for Building Control.
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FAQs: Find answers to the most popular questions about the General Binding Rules.
General Binding Rules (GBRs) are regulations that allow discharge from sewage treatment plants without a permit, provided all criteria are met regarding location, volume, and environmental protection.
Building Control officers require evidence of compliance with GBRs before issuing completion certificates. Without this documentation, you may face delays, additional costs, or difficulties when selling your property.
Standard reports are delivered within 3 business days. Rush service is available at an additional fee.
Our report will identify any compliance issues and provide guidance on next steps, which may include permit application assistance or alternative solutions.
Yes, our reports are specifically designed to satisfy Building Control requirements for sewage treatment plant installations.
We need your property address, email address, number of bedrooms, and whether you have access to surface water (ditch, watercourse, or stream) or will use a drainage field.
Saved us from an expensive mistake - Willowmead's GBR Checker identified issues we wouldn't have known about until it was too late. The report was clear, comprehensive, and our Building Control officer accepted it without question