Before you start work
It is illegal to start work without notifying us first. You might have to correct the work or pay a fine if you do not tell us about it.
You also need a certificate of compliance if you want to sell your home. If you don’t obtain a completion certificate it may void the insurance policy on the property. It is strongly advised you check this with your insurer.
Alternatively, download the relevant application forms.
Building control application forms
Apply for a building notice
For minor work on single family houses such as garage conversions, and extensions. You don't need to submit any plans but you must be confident that the work being done will comply with building regulations. You risk having to fix any issues after we have inspected if it is not correct.
Read the guidance notes and checklist before applying for a building notice
Building notice applications for urgent work
If your works are urgent and straightforward, such as inserting a steel beam, removing a chimney breast or building a small single storey extension, we can complete a building notice application form over the phone.
To complete your application over the phone, you will need have any structural calculations and your credit card to hand.
Phone our business support team on 01483 743 841, 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Once payment has been processed, we will arrange an inspection date. Subject to availability, this can be the next day if necessary. We will then email or post an acknowledgment letter, including your payment receipt, to you.
Apply for full plans submission
Submit detailed plans of the work you are doing, this method gives you the most protection.
Read the guidance notes and checklist before applying for full plans
If you've already started or completed building works on your property
If you have started or completed building works without getting building regulations approval, you must apply for a regularisation certificate, for which there will be a charge.
Please note regulation application will normally require exposure, such as removal of plasterboard and exposure of foundations, to show the minimum standards of building regulations have been met. Structural calculations and other certification for works, such as gas and electrical, may also be required. If these cannot be evidenced a certificate will not be issued.
Before completing the form, we advised that you speak to the building control surveyor (who is allocated to the location of your property) to determine the scope of works. If the works do not meet the standards you might have to correct the work or pay a fine.
Read the guidance notes and checklist before applying for a regularisation certificate
Apply by phone
If you are unsure how to complete an application form or short of time, we can do this on your behalf over the phone. Please contact us on 01483 743 841, 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Partner builders
Experienced local builders who frequently use our service require less building control supervision or re-inspection. To reflect this reduced level of control we offer them a 25% reduction on our standard fee rate.