Building control - general information

Building Control is the enforcement of the 2000 Building Regulations. This ensures the buildings where we live, work and visit are safe structures.

It is a legal requirement to submit an application if the work you propose is classed as building work.

In this section:

• Building control - frequently asked questions
  Answers to your frequently asked questions
• Building control fees and charges
  Check the fees you will need to pay when you make an application
• Building control team
  Find out who looks after your area
• Building Regulations 2000 - approved documents
  Building control legislation is contained within the 13 approved documents
• Do I need to make a Building Control application
  Find out if you need to make a building control application
• How to make a building control application
  How to make a full plans application or a building notice application