Building control
Find guidance in this section about the building regulations, how and where to get approval, determinations and appeals, and read the Approved Documents. You can also use Planning Portal to submit a building control application.
Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building. The regulations are developed by the UK government and approved by Parliament. The Building Regulations 20101 cover the construction and extension of buildings and these regulations are supported by Approved Documents2. Building regulations approval is different from planning permission and you might need both for your project.
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/contents/made
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications/building-control-applications/building-control/approved-documents
Make an application
Apply for building regulations approval to a local authority or registered building control approver.
Building Control Portal
Submit planning and building control applications using one account.
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Building control authority search
Use the search function to find contact details for any local authority building control department.
Building Control Approver Directory
Use our directory to find a registered building control approver to make sure your work is compliant.
Approved documents
The most recent versions of the Approved Documents that support the technical "Parts" of the building regulations' requirements are accessible here
How to get approval
The way to obtain approval will depend on whether you choose to use the building control services of a local authority or a registered building control approver.
Your responsibilities
The building regulations apply to most building work, therefore it is important to know when approval is needed and when you may not.
