Building Regulations set minimum standards in the construction of buildings for the health, safety, comfort and convenience of building users.
If one wants to construct, extend or alter a dwelling or a building that is a workplace, it is likely that an application will be required under the Building Regulations.
Building Control is the process where applications are submitted and inspections are carried out to ensure that building work satisfies the standards set by the Building Regulations.
- What is Building Control?
- A brief summary of the Building Regulations
- What work is covered by Building Control
- How to submit a Building Regulations application?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Domestic Electrical Installations
- Exempt Works (work not covered by the Building Regulations)
- Choosing a Builder
- If building work is carried out without an application?
- Demolitions
- Building Over or Close to Sewers
- Loft Conversions
- Loft Storage
- Chimney Breast Removal
- Re-covering Roofs
- Replacing Windows
- Conservatories
- Porches
- Party Walls
- Garden Walls
- Right to light
- Bad Weather
- Sound Resistance Testing
- Fire doors and upgrading the fire resistance of existing doors
- Dangerous Buildings and Structures
- Trees and Buildings
- Thermal standards
Application forms
Contact us
Building Control
Environment and Regeneration
Waltham Forest Council
Sycamore House
Forest Road
London E17 4JF
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email building.control@walthamforest.gov.uk
