Frequently Asked Questions

What is Submit-a-Plan?

Submit-a-Plan is a product designed for LABC Services, which enables applicants or agents, to submit applications to Local Authority Building Control departments, who in turn can receive, review, comment and approve applications for Building Regulations electronically. The system also enables the applicant or agent to track the progress of their application.

Why do you need Submit-a-Plan?

Submit-a-Plan completes the loop in the construction team by allowing users and LABC Services to send and receive drawings electronically. The benefits to you, the user, are many:

• It's free to use!
• Reduced printing costs
• Reduced postage costs
• No special equipment needed
• Uses familiar web browser interface
• Work where and when you want
• Endorsed and supported by LABC Services
• Standardized format allows you to work with many building control departments

How much does it cost?

Registration is FREE. Use of Submit-a-Plan. You simply register to use the system and away you go!

How do I create PLT files?

Full instructions on how to create PLT files are located here.

Still got questions?

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