Building Control

When you’ll need building control approval

If you're changing an existing building or building something new, you may need building control approval.

Finding a professional to work with

Get advice on finding an architect, surveyor, planner or builder, and find a tradesperson who belongs to the Competent Person scheme.

Submit a building control application

Submit a building notice or a full plans application, find out charges and pay online.

Book a site inspection

Book a site inspection online after you have submitted the correct building control application, and it has been formally registered and validated.

Client, designer and contractor dutyholder responsibilities

Find information about the roles and responsibilities specified in Building Regulations for individuals involved in procuring, planning, designing and managing building projects.

Check your property history

Check the Planning Register to see the Building Control and building regulation history of your property online.

Boundaries, party walls and garden walls

Find out the rules and regulations around property boundaries, Garden walls, fences and gates and get information about the Party Wall Act.

Request a copy of a Building Regulations document

Request a copy of documents relating to a registered Building Control application online.

Apply for a regularisation certificate

If you, or the previous owners, carried out building work on your property without applying for Building Control approval, you can apply for retrospective acceptance of the work.

Apply for a demolition notice

You must let us know if you intend to demolish the whole or part of a building.

Report dangerous structures

Report dangerous structures such as buildings or walls that may collapse to the Building Control team.

Give feedback to Building Control

If you’ve used our Building Control service and would like to help us improve, please give us feedback using our online form.