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Building Safety Regulator We regulate higher-risk buildings and work to raise safety standards for England’s buildings and improve built environment competence across England and Wales.

04/09/2026

Update: BSR clears more than 18,000 residential units through gateway 2 as overall approvals rise to 84%

The Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) latest transparency data for the 12-week rolling period to 31 August 2026 shows overall gateway 2 application approvals rising to 84%, up from 82% in the previous period, with more than 18,000 residential units clearing the gateway.

Over the same period, existing building remediation approvals also climbed to 89% nationally (up from 85%) and 96% in London (up from 92%).

▶️ Read more: https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/building-control-approval-application-data/?utm_source=bsrfacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=bsr&utm_content=residents-partners

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Keep pace with the latest regulatory changes and practical guidance in the built environment.BSR’s monthly bulletin roun...
02/09/2026

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01/09/2026

The Building Safety Act 2022 strengthened a system that was created under the Building Act 1984 — more than 40 years ago.

This new legislation means designs and safety plans must be approved before any building work begins which means your high-rise homes are much more robust.

▶️ Find out more: https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/your-home-your-safety/?utm_source=bsrfacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=BSR&utm_content=residents-partners

Help shape the future of building safety.We’re expanding our team at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and currently h...
30/08/2026

Help shape the future of building safety.

We’re expanding our team at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and currently hiring for opportunities across a number of departments.

If you're looking for a role with real purpose, public impact and flexible working opportunities then explore our latest vacancies:

- Senior Administration and Paralegal Manager (SEO) - ref 476115: Closes midday Monday 31 August.
- Principal Regulatory Coach – ref 475243: Closes midday Tuesday 1 September.
- Operational Support Officer (AO) – ref 475797: Closes midday Tuesday 1 September.
- Governance and Support Team Leader (HEO) – ref 475995: Closes midday Monday 7 September.
- Reporting and Analytics Lead (Grade 7) – ref 473084: Closes midday Wednesday 9 September.
- Senior Content Designer (SEO) – ref 476454: Closes midday Monday 14 September.

▶️ Find out more about the roles here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/work-building-safety-regulator-building-safety-regulator-8twse/?trackingId=kcV1IwhaSu6yH9ii%2FS16%2Bw%3D%3D

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