Building control FAQs

What is the difference between planning and building control services?
Which type of application should I use?
What charges must I pay if I need to send in a building regulation application?
How do I complain if I am not happy with your service?
Do you deal with maintenance and repair to council houses?
Who do I report a dangerous building to?
What will happen if I don't send in an application for work which needs your approval?
Do I need to let you know if I have my roof re-tiled?
Do I need to let you know if I want to build a conservatory or porch?
Do I need to let you know if I want to take down a chimney breast or remove a wall (eg to make a through lounge)?
Do I need to let you know if I want to build a detached shed or garage?
Do I need to inform you if I am changing my windows ?
My gas boiler has to be replaced. Do I need to notify the council?
Do I need permission to convert my garage into a habitable room?
Can I draw my own plans?
Can you recommend a builder, architect, building surveyor or structural engineer?
Can you come to my house and discuss building plans before I send in an application?
When can my builder start work?
How big can I have my extension?
How near to the boundary can I build my extension?
Can you help make sure my neighbours do not leave a mess or create a noise or nuisance while they are carrying out building work?
Can you help me in a disagreement about the boundary of my home?
Can I look at plans which you might have to my house?

If we have plans of your house in our records, you can come and see them at our reception on the first floor of Perceval House. If you need copies of the plans, we can provide these as long as the copyright no longer applies. We charge a fee for this service.