Why should I use Local Authority Building Control?   

Most Local Authority Building Control offices can advise on and offer:

Pre-application advice on all building projects.

A choice of applications, Full Plans or Building Notice.

Stage or conditional approvals to allow works on-site to progress as quickly as possible.

A Development Team Approach which ensures you get quick and ready access to a range of advice from other service providers.

Building Regulation applications. This involves checking plans to ensure they comply with Building Regulations and allied legislation and negotiating changes where necessary.

Visits to building sites to check work under construction.

Management of the buildings and structures that are identified as being in a dangerous condition.

Management of the demolition of buildings.

Management of improved access to buildings for all people, including those with disabilities.

Guidance and advice on all types of buildings and constructional problems, including those not subject to Building Regulation control.

A wealth of local knowledge, conditions and experience.

Extensive historical information.

Completion and Fire Safety Completion Certificates.

Seminars on changes in legislation.

Please contact individual London Boroughs by clicking on the Boroughs part of this site.