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Building control
Building regulations exist to ensure the health and safety of people in and around all types of buildings, including domestic, commercial, public and industrial.
They also provide for energy conservation, security, and access to buildings.
Building control forms
Alternatively, you can submit an application electronically, use the building portal.
You can pay your fees by debit or credit card by calling 01656 643408.
Building control charges
General information
Householders' guide to fire sprinklers
Sewers and drains, public or private
Building over or near to sewers
Part R (Physical Infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks)
If you are having construction work done you may have other duties or need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The Health and Safety Executive’s website has more details.
