Planning & building control

Coronavirus update - site visits

During the current pandemic, site inspections are restricted but some inspections may still be possible subject to certain on site precautions being in place. Read the site precautions guidance for more information.

Building control

Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building.

Do I need approval?

Building regulations apply to most building work even if you don't need planning permission.

Apply for approval

You must notify us of your building work, either through a full plans application, or by submitting a building notice.

Fees and charges

Fees for domestic extensions and alterations, new dwellings and non-domestic premises.

Tell us when building work is starting and arrange a site inspection

After approval, you'll need to tell us when your building work is starting and arrange a site inspection.

Tell us when building work has finished

You'll need to tell us when work has finished so we can arrange a final inspection and issue a completion certificate.

Regulation 29 and 38

If works impact on fire safety and energy performance, contractors must pass information to the owner on completion and inform Building Control that they've done so.