How does it work?
Building control generally operates as a two-stage process,
referred to as the Full Plans application. The first stage (known
as the plan stage) involves the applicant submitting detailed plans
for approval. These plans are very carefully checked by a Building
Control Surveyor to ensure that all necessary information is shown,
and that it complies fully with the Building Regulations. Usually,
applicants are given the opportunity to make amendments (if
required) before either an approval, conditional approval or
rejection is given.
The second stage (inspection stage) starts when work commences
on site after which a series of site visits are made to check that
the work proceeds in accordance with the plan, and hence complies
with the regulations.
For more simple works an alternative, called the Building
Notice application, is also available together with more
specialised application types to meet specific needs - read our information leaflet No.1
Applying for Building Regulations Consent
Building Control in Peterborough
Whether you are an owner, designer, developer or builder,
Peterborough's Building Control Service can provide you with a well
established quality service. The level of service that you will
receive, which will include a coordinated approach involving other
local authority Services, will not be found in any other competing
private Building Control Service.
The advantages and services provided are:-
- Published level of service which helps the customer obtain the best possible development both in terms of quality, cost and speed of response.
- Local knowledge backed with a comprehensive background of historical records which can help you the customer avoid the hidden problems on your building project no matter how large or small.
- Health and safety our prime aim is to ensure that all your fees are invested in the service you receive. There is no profit motive in Peterborough Building Control only a desire to provide a value for money service.
- Getting it right first time means concentrating on prevention rather than cure and not being totally reliant on insurance should things go wrong. This saves your time, reputation and money in the long term.
- Being locally based we can respond with site visits when you
want them.
Should you wish to discuss any aspects of our service please
contact us.
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