After two years of high rejection rates, the Building Safety Regulator's Q1 2026 statistics show submission quality is improving. We analyse what changed.. BSR Quarterly Statistics — Q1 2026 The Building Safety Regulator's Q1 2026 quarterly report reveals a significant improvement in Gateway 2 submission quality. Rejection rates have fallen from a peak of 52% in Q3 2024 to just 28% in Q1 2026 . What Changed 1. Industry maturation — design teams now understand BSR expectations 2. 2025 amendment regulations — clearer submission templates 3. Competence frameworks — BSI Flex 8670 adoption widespread 4. Pre submission reviews — many applicants using independent review services 5. Determination time — average reduced from 18 weeks to 11 weeks for compliant submissions Common Remaining Failure Modes Despite improvements, the BSR still cites these common issues: Inadequate fire engineer competence evidence Construction control plans lacking detail on quality assurance Fire strategy reports failing to address performance based design departures Missing or inadequate justification for engineering judgments What This Means for the Industry Gateway 2 is no longer a bottleneck for well prepared projects. Compliant submissions now move through in approximately 11 weeks — within the statutory 12 week target. Need Expert Fire Safety Advice? Magnus Opifex Seven LTD provides leading fire engineering, BSR Gateway 2 support, PAS 9980 appraisals, BESS fire safety, and healthcare fire strategy services across the UK. 📞 Call: +44 7486 691724 ✉️ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Request a Free Consultation →