Building Control policies
Building Control system changes
We are upgrading our system, and some services will be unavailable whilst we complete the work.
Applications submitted from Wednesday 29 January will not be processed until Thursday 6 February. Deadlines will be extended accordingly.
Site visits can be requested and will be processed as normal.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Building Control enforcement policy
The primary function of the Building Control service is to protect people’s health and safety in the built environment. This involves, among other things, enforcing:
- The Building Act 1984
- The Building Regulations and other allied legislation
- The London Building Acts (Amendment Act) 1939 (or superseding similar legislation)
- The Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975
- Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987
In so doing, we aim to enforce in an equitable, practical and consistent manner.
Download the enforcement policy here
(pdf, 36KB).
Building Regulations policy statement
The Council is of the opinion that the Building Regulation function can only be effectively performed on the under-mentioned basis, allowing operation to be exercised by the Building Control staff using their professional skill and judgement and subject to workload and staff availability.
Download the Building regulations policy statement here(pdf, 21KB).
Up to: Building Control
Updated: 23 August 2022
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