Building Control

Whether you are a building owner, contractor or professional advisor working within the industry, we aim to work with you to help deliver a building that meets the standards of health, safety and quality required by the Building Regulations, on time and within budget. At the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Building Regulations are administered by the Building Control Group, which is located at the Dock Offices in Barry.

They are a highly qualified and experienced team of Building Control Surveyors, who have extensive local knowledge, as well as vast experience of materials and construction methods, which can assist you at all stages of the construction process.

They are impartial, publicly accountable and place a high priority on the quality of the service. Pre-application discussions are welcomed and encouraged so that the more complex developments can proceed without any unnecessary delays. This can also have a cost saving implication for the developer as early consultation can prevent over specification.

View the 2011 Building Control Prospectus here.

The Building Control department offers the following services:

Building Control Register

Our online Building Control Register allows you to view all Applications that have been submitted to the Council since 1996. Pre 1996 paper records are available for inspection in the reception area of the Council’s Dock Office building.

Please note that all Plans, drawings and material submitted to the Council are protected by the Copyright Design and patent Act (Section 47) 1988.

Applications for Building Regulations Approval

Processing applications relating to building regulations for new developments and undertaking inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.

General advice and pre-submission advice

Providing advice to prospective developers and the general public prior to submission of building regulation submissions. Building Control Guidance

Enforcement of regulations

Any undertaking of work without building regulations consent is unauthorised.

Site inspections are carried out and complaints / concerns from the public investigated.

conversions and radon protective measures.

Building Control Charges

Information on charges can be found in the Guidance Notes, you can view the full list of current charges here.

Please contact (01446) 704842 for further information.

Making an Application and Building Regulations

Application Forms and information on Building Regulations are available here.

Customer Service and Building Awards

The Building Control department in the Vale and levels of service you can expect - News and contact information is available and you can request an inspection or make a complaint to enforce regulations.

Related Sites

For other useful websites relating to Building Control