The role of a Planning Supervisor was created and is required under the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) 1994. These form part of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
There is a legal duty for a person undertaking building work to employ a Planning Supervisor where work falls into the following category.
- 30 days
- 500 man hours
- Demolition.
The Planning Supervisor however is not required where work is being carried out by a residential property owner on his own property although notification to the Health & Safety Executive with a Form F10 is still required.
If any part of the property is used for other than a residential purpose, then a Planning Supervisor may be required. This may apply to properties being let or used for business purposes.
The primary role of a Planning Supervisor is to coordinate and ensure that matters relating to Health & Safety on a project, from design to final demolition, can be carried out in a safe manner.
This will involve the preparation of a Health & Safety Plan prior to any building work being undertaken and will take account of the design and construction of the proposed building, extension or alteration.
During the construction phase, the building contractor (principal contractor) will coordinate matters of health and safety on site taking account of the design and proposed construction of the property, along with the matters contained in the Health & Safety File. Notification of construction should be given to the Health & Safety Executive under a Form F10.
On completion of the proposed works, a Health & Safety File needs to be prepared by the Planning Supervisor to take account of the building alteration or extension, as complete, incorporating certificates, guarantees and maintenance aspects.
Should you require further advice on these aspects, please contact Tom or Gavin.
