Building regulations

Guidance and advice before you apply for building regulations.

You must apply for building regulations approval before you start work on replacing or removing a fire escape.

What you can expect from the Building Control team and how we can help you with your building work.

You can contact our team via:

What you need to consider when starting building projects.

How to get copies of documents or request a history search of a property, and how much it costs.

Check how much your application will cost, and when and how to pay.

Where to apply, what you need to include, and the process after we've received your application.

Building notices are quick and are for smaller, internal changes to your home. Full Plans applications are for more complicated building work. Find out which you'll need.

What building regulations are and your responsibilities on a building project. Find out about the changes to building regulations.