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Guidance

Do I need approval?

Find out if your building project needs approval

Types of applications

There are two main types of building control approval

Dealing with neighbours

You may need to write to your neighbours before you start work

Technical guidance notes

Guidance notes relating to different types of building work

Party Wall Act

Legislation with different requirements to the Building Regulations

Street & property names

We are responsible for registering names and numbers of properties

New Local Plan

New Local Plan was adopted on 16th October 2024. Some newly introduced requirements may be applicable to new dwelling applications for Building Control e.g. accessibility and water efficiency.