The Building Control Division is a team of surveyors and administrative support.

The Division covers all aspects of Building Control and includes :-

• Pre submission advice.
• Advice on making an application.
• Schedule of Charges (58.1 kb)
• Examination of deposited plans.
• Site inspections.
• Provision of a Development Team approach.
• The control of dangerous structures.
• The control of demolitions over 49.5m3.
• The issuing of street names and house numbers.
• Street name plate repairs.
• Partner Authority Scheme.

For administration and operational purposes the District is divided into four areas, with suitably qualified officers working in each area. Click here to view surveyor contact numbers.

It is the policy of the Division to deal with all applications deposited under the Building Regulations within the prescribed periods. Applications which are satisfactory on submission are usually approved within three weeks of deposit.

Notifiable inspections are normally dealt with within twenty four hours and same day inspections can be provided if notification is received before 10.00 a.m.

"Customer Care" is important to the Building Control Division therefore every effort is made to provide, so far as is possible, a quick and positive service to satisfy the customer's requirements.

For those of you who have never been in the position of dealing with your local Building Control Office and want to find out more about 'Building Control' click here.

FAQ's : For Building Control's frequently asked questions click here.

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