Building control
The planning and building pages of our website provide you with
all the information you need should you wish to know about planning
policy, applying for planning permission or building regulations
approval, making a planning appeal or making a planning enforcement
complaint. You can also find out how you can view current planning
applications, building control applications, planning appeals and
enforcement notices.
In general most building work requires building regulation approval
There are two types of application; the full plans application and the building notice.
Technical guidance and information relating to building regulations and legislation.
You can apply for building regulations consent in two ways.
The charges for both full plan applications and for building notice applications are the same but they are paid in a different way.
Request a building control inspection online form.
If you are considering altering your home you will probably require a builder. Selecting the right builder is vital to the success of the project.
How we go about enforcing building regulations
Find out if the law has changed recently regarding any building control information.
Building control frequently asked questions.
Our main function is the delivery of a statutory building regulation service but we also provide a number of other services related to building standards and public safety.
Building control request online form.
Building control feedback and complaints online form.
Enabling members of the public, councillors and other interest groups to interact with the planning and building control process.