Building control pages
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Regularisation certificate
Published on 7 March 2019Apply for a regularisation certificate
Regularisation certificates are required where the work has already taken place without receiving the correct authorisation. This still applies if the work was done before you became owner of a property. (more…)
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Make a building control application
Published on 7 March 2019Make a building control application
When carrying out work you must decide on the type of application for your planned build, extension or alteration work. (more…)
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Do you need building regulations approval?
Published on 30 October 2018Do you need building regulations approval?
Building regulations approval is different from planning permission. You might need both.
You must check if you need approval before you construct or change buildings in certain ways. (more…)
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Book a site inspection
Published on 30 October 2018Book a site inspection
There are different ways you can request site inspections.
Use the LABC app to book a site inspection
Or you can call 01992 564141 during office hours. (more…)
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Building control fees
Published on 30 October 2018Building control fees
Find out what your Building Control fee and charges are for the work you are doing. (more…)
Building control fees as of 1 April 2025 (pdf 72KB)
How much do I pay?
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Apply for building control approval
Published on 30 October 2018Apply for building control approval
Use the Planning Portal to make electronic and offline Building Control applications.
Building Control applications on the Planning Portal
Key features of the Planning Portal include: (more…)
- Free of charge to use
- Works with all CAD applications and paper scans
- Eliminates sending multiple paper plans (when submitted electronically)
- Saves time and money
- Send an application at any time (available 24/7)
- Environmentally friendly
- All you require is web access
- Track the progress of your application online (when submitted electronically)
More information
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What is building control?
Published on 30 October 2018What is building control?
Building regulations set minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to almost all buildings. You need building control approval if you are building, (more…)