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.
The Building Control department deals with the following
areas:
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.
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.
Building Control Guidance
Advice and Guidance on work including replacement windows,
loft conversions and radon protective measures.
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.
Submit a Plan
You can visit the Submit-a-Plan website if you would like to
submit a planning application online. You can also track your
application through Track-a-Plan, allowing you to see the progress
of your application.
Related Sites
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