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The enforcement of the 2010 Building Regulations is known as 'building control'; it ensures the buildings where we live, work and visit are safe structures.

It's a legal requirement to submit a building control application if the work you want to do is classed as building work.

Important information

Winding-up orders were made against Assent Building Compliance Limited, LB Building Control Limited and Oculus Building Consultancy Limited on 6 November 2025.

See our Liquidation guidance for access advice and supporting information.

About Building Control

When Building Regulations might be needed

Our service, role and responsibilities

Information about the services we provide.

Changes to the Building Regulations

Learn more about important amendments

Building Safety Regime

Explore the new regulatory framework for higher-risk buildings

Apply for building regulations approval

Building Regulations approval applications - what you need to know

Building Demolition

Legal requirements for the demolition of buildings

Building control fees and charges

Understanding building control costs

Building control forms and guidance notes

Download building control forms and guidance notes

Get in touch

Contact details, payments and reporting issues

Carrying out building work safely

Read our guidance on building control legislation, listed buildings, appointing competent professionals, design advice, cladding and fire safety, including key Acts, regulations and approved government guidance.

Also see

Duty Holders information
Cancelling an Initial Notice
Liquidation guidance
Site inspections
Building Safety Levy

Building Control

West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

Telephone: 01904 551333

Email: building.control@york.gov.uk

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