Building regulations are legal requirements laid down by the government. The aim of the regulations is to achieve adequate standards for the construction of buildings. This includes health and safety, energy conservation and access and facilities for disabled people. The regulations apply to most building work, with a few exemptions. Building regulations should not be confused with planning permission and will often apply to work which does not require planning consent.
The Building Control Team is responsible for checking plans and the inspection of work. We also deal with dangerous structures, demolitions and derelict properties.
We are here to help. If you are thinking about carrying out any building work, please contact us.
You can submit an application on-line by clicking on the 'Apply Online' link in the 'Have your say' section on the right side of this page. Once you have arrived at the new page please scroll to the bottom and you will see a list of three building regulations forms to chose from.
If you are carrying out, or having building work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and may have other duties as well under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007). Although a domestic client does not have duties under CDM 2007, those who work for them on construction projects will. Visit the HSE site on the other websites on this page for more information.
Revised Building Control application fees will come into force in April 2010 for all applications received on or after the 1st April 2010. To view the proposed charges please see the read more section on this page.