Building Regulations

Building Control

Building Control monitor work to ensure building work meets safety requirements and is up to permitted standards.
Building Regulations and Approved Documents

Building Regulations are made under powers provided in the Building Act 1984 and apply in England and Wales.
Building Control Application Forms

Information and guidance notes on building control application forms.
Building Control Charges

A guide to the building control charges and our fee calculator to help work out what fees will be payable.
Work Under Building Control and Exempt Work

Details of the types of building work that is covered under the Building Regulations and work that is exempt.
The Application Process

Find out how to submit a Building Control application.
Building Control Inspections

Our Building Control team perform on-site inspections. Find out how to book an appointment.
Building Regulations versus Planning Permission

Information on the differences between Planning Permission and Building Control and the respective applications.
Selecting a Builder

Advice on selecting a builder
Drains and Sewers

Locating and building over drains and sewers.
Old Building Work on Your Property (Previous Building Regulation / Building Bylaw applications)

How to find what applications have been submitted on your property, look at old plans and obtain copies of approvals and completion certificates.
Building Work to Party Walls

Information regarding building work affecting walls shared with a neighbour.

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