Building Control: Frequently Asked Questions
You may start work after you have submitted either a Building Notice or a Full Plans application. You will need to give us at least two days notice in writing of your intention to commence the work. It will however be at your own risk until the Full Plans application has been approved.
Please see our when and how to notify us during progress of the works.
- What are the Building Regulations?
- Is Planning Approval the same as Building Control Approval?
- What work is subject to Building Regulations?
- Why should I use Building Control?
- Are there penalties for contravening Building Regulations?
- How long does the Council have to take formal enforcement action for a contravention of the Building Regulations?
- What will the charges be?
- When can I start the work?
- Does the approval of plans permit me to build on or over the boundary onto my neighbour's property?
- Can you recommend a builder or tradesman?
- Is there any documentation I should keep?
- Who do I inform of a building I suspect to be unsafe?
- If I want to install or replace electric wiring and equipment, will the Building Regulations apply?
- If I have any Building Control problems who do I turn to?
Contact Information:
By telephone: 01628 796870
24 hour inspection hotline: 01628 796885
By Fax: 01628 796886
By email: building.control@rbwm.gov.uk
By post: Contact us
Web page: Building Control Home page
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