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Building Control

Find out if you need building regulations approval and how to apply, get Building Control advice, refused applications, fees, inspection schedules, LABC partnership scheme, small builders and contractors, dutyholders, demolitions and dangerous structures, safety in sports grounds.

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Building Control advice

Projects that do and do not needs building regulations approval, the competent persons schemes, how to apply for a new project or buildings regulations, notifications, site conditions and variations, regularisation certificate application, fees and payments.

Building Control inspection schedule

You must ask us to inspect works at the relevant stages for your building project. This guide lists the stages of inspection for different type of project.

Small builders and contractors

Information and guidance for small builders and contractors. Includes health and safety guidance on site and advice for construction and demolition sites. Report an environmental issue.

Dutyholders

Changes to building regulations legislation in 2023 formally created 'dutyholders', who are legally responsible for building regulation compliance.

Demolitions and dangerous structures

Find out what you need to do before you can demolish a structure, plus information and advice on how to recognise a dangerous structure and report an issue.

Safety in sports grounds

If you want to hold an open-air sports event for more than 500 people at a ground with covered stand(s) you may need a safety certificate.