Building control

What do the building regulations cover?

Building regulations cover the way that the building is constructed such as its structural stability, fire resistance, weather resistance etc.

Planning permission relates to the siting, design, size, height and bulk of the development and its impact on neighbouring properties and the surrounding area. Anyone carrying out building work should seek advice from Development Control and Building Control at the earliest possible stage.

1. Find out if you need planning and/or building regulation permission
2. Use an experienced person or company to prepare and submit the necessary applications for you
3. Employ an experienced builder to carry out the work. (Any work which does not meet the regulations will have to be altered or demolished.)

Tandridge Building Control, like all Local Authority Building Control offices, is a member of the national body for Building Control, LABC.

LABC is the UK's leading national building control service and as such is committed to maintaining the highest standards. We have unrivalled experience of assisting in the design process and inspecting building work on site. LABC is a national network of over 4,000 professional surveyors who have a well-deserved reputation for fairness and practicality. For more information visit : Local Authority Building Control

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