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Building control

Read about building regulations, how to make an application, site visits and discover our handy guides.


About building regulations


If you're planning to build in our borough, you might need building regulations approval.

Make a building regulation application


How to make a building regulation application, from full plans, to building notices and demolition.

Book a site visit


Once you've made a building regulations application, you can apply for a site visit.

Building control guides


Find out all you need to know about building control with our handy guides.

Party walls building works


Get more information on party wall surveying.

Request a local land charges search


Find out if there are any restrictions on a piece of land or property you are buying.

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