An official inspection of the health and safety management arrangements of a premises, carried out by qualified auditors. The aim of an audit is to confirm that adequate control measures have been put in place to cover the risks and to ensure that these measures are being adhered to.
Authorities Monitoring Report
A report prepared annually by local planning authorities assessing progress with and the effectiveness of the policies and proposals in their Local Plan.
Backland Development
Building on land to the rear of existing properties, usually in large residential gardens. This is sometimes seen as inappropriate because of access problems, overlooking/shadowing and preventing future comprehensive planning of the area.
Bailee
Bailee: Person who accepts property through a contract of bailment, from the bailor, and who has certain duties of care while the property remains in his possession.
Bailment
Bailment: Temporary transfer of goods by a bailor to a bailee (for example, for storage), after which the property is either returned to the bailor or disposed of according to the contract of bailment.
Barrister
Barrister: Specialist in litigation and advocacy who receives instructions from a solicitor. Barristers may not normally deal directly with members of the public.
BCAR 2014
BCAR 2014
BCMS
The Building Control Management System or BCMS (link is external) facilitates the electronic administration of building control matters.All statutory processes are handled by the local Building Control Authority via the BCMS.
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Beneficiary
Beneficiary: Person who receives a gift under a will, or for whose benefit property is held by an executor or trustee.
