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Planning and building

When a Building Control application is needed

Contact Building Control to discuss whether you need to submit a building control application.

Alternatively, you can submit a householder enquiry form and receive written confirmation of what you need to do about building regulations or planning permission.

Work that usually requires a building control application

  • extensions
  • loft conversions
  • new buildings (housing/residential/commercial)
  • removal of or alteration of a load bearing wall
  • installations of sanitary appliances (baths/toilets)
  • underpinning works
  • removal of chimney breast (that requires structural support)
  • cavity wall insulation
  • installation of replacement windows (see the FENSA website)
  • change of building use

Work that doesn't usually require a building control application

Construction of:

  • a porch
  • a conservatory
  • a detached garage/shed
  • a carport
  • a covered way
  • a greenhouse
  • a temporary building

Also see

Building Control

West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA

Telephone: 01904 551333