Building control

Building regulations set out minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to most building types.

Our primary function is to make sure that buildings are properly designed and constructed to ensure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of people in or around buildings.

We have expert knowledge about building regulations and are dedicated to providing a professional service that is tailored to the needs of our customers.

We’re committed to maintaining high standards in the design, approval and construction of the buildings. Whatever the nature of your project we can help you manage it from concept to completion.

Changes to the building control process

The Building Safety Act 2022 regime came into force on 1 October 2023. The act makes provision for the safety of people in and about the buildings. It makes amendments to the Building Act 1984 and creates a new regulator that sits under the Health Safety Executive. The new building regulations regime requires that any residential building at least 18m in height or 7 storeys with two or more dwellings as defined in the act section 120D of the Building Act 1984 and Section 31 and 65 of the Building safety Act 2022 will now be overseen by the new Building Safety Regulator. The Local Authority will no longer be the building control body for these types of buildings.

Duty Holders

Updated application forms

Starting work and Notice of Commencement

Notice of completion

Why use our building control service?

expert knowledge in building regulations
competitive pricing
expert advice in fire safety especially in high rise buildings
professional service that tailors the needs of the customer
same day inspections
dedicated inspector to look after your project
local knowledge on ground conditions and local builders merchants
proven competencies in aspects of the built environment

We pride ourselves on providing a high quality service that is tailored to your needs. We want to help you along your journey to a successful build by providing a fast, experienced and dynamic service to ensure that all approval and certification requirements are achieved without delay or unnecessary expense.

We deal with domestic extensions, loft conversions, community builds, high rise residential and commercial developments.

Building work

We are here to help you from start to finish, guaranteeing the improvements you make are safe, secure and sustainable.

To find out more and apply, visit building work.

Application types

There are three types of building control applications: a Full Plans application, a Building Notice application and a Regularisation application.

To find out more and apply, visit building control application types.

Fees

Our fees are competitive and fixed. This will provide you with certainty about the cost of your building project.

See schedule of fees and charges (PDF 815kb)

Inspections

Our inspection days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Book an inspection

Property information enquiries

We provide this service to respond to historic building control queries on properties, such as previous applications for building works and potential Local Land Charges on the property.

To find out more, visit property information enquiries.

Demolition

If you wish to demolish a building or a part of a building, you must advise us in writing at least six weeks before the work is carried out.

To find out more and apply, visit demolition.

Dangerous structures and public safety

We have statutory duties to ensure that all structures within the borough that are considered dangerous are made safe within the shortest period of time possible.

To find out more, visit dangerous structures and public safety.

Regulations, exemptions, warranties and other guidance

Find out about the Building Regulations, whether your works are exempt from the regulations, Local Authority Building Control Warranties and other guidance which might help you with your application.

To find out more, visit regulations, exemptions, warranties and other guidance.