Strategic Building Regulations and Building Safety Act advice across a large developer in London, across extensive retail, residential, leasing property portfolio, including numerous projects within higher-risk buildings and complex mixed-use developments.

Building Safety Act Consult Limited has supported a large East London developer for the past three years, providing ongoing strategic advice across a diverse programme of retail and residential projects.

The scale and complexity of the estate means that each project must be carefully considered within the context of the wider building, particularly where retail premises form part of a higher-risk or mixed-use development. A key challenge has been establishing the correct regulatory route at an early stage, while ensuring individual retail works remain coordinated with the building’s wider fire and structural safety arrangements.

We undertake early reviews with the project and design teams, critically assess proposals and help identify practical, compliant solutions. Our work has included reviewing whether areas qualify as independent sections, preparing justification statements and supporting the development of Gateway 2 applications for individual retail units.

Monthly advisory meetings provide the team with regular access to specialist support, allowing emerging issues to be identified and addressed before they affect design development or delivery. The strength of this service led to BSAC’s appointment being extended beyond the initial scope, to provide Building Safety Act consultancy across the wider development group.