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Please refer to the Making an Application Advice Note for further information.


Where a Building Regulations application is required for the proposed building works, it can be made using one of the following methods:

 

Full Plans Option

This is the most widely known and used option, where scaled plans clearly indicating the proposed constructional details and where necessary supporting structural calculations, have to be submitted. Further information on making a Full Plans Submission.

 

Building Notice Submission

The Building Notice option cannot be used where:

a) The building is subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to enable consultation with the fire authority.

b) The building work is over or near a public sewer.

c) The proposed new dwelling fronts onto a private street.

Further information on making a Building Notice Submission


Demolition

If you intend to demolish a building with a capacity of more than 50 cubic metres, Section 80 of the Building Act requires that written notice be provided of the intended demolition specifying the works intended.

Demolition may not commence until:

You have received a counter notice under Section 81 and complied with the conditions or 6 weeks have passed.

It is not permitted to demolish a listed building, or part of it, without the necessary consent or any building situated in the Conservation Area unless the demolition has received planning consent.


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.

 


Contact

Tel: (01446) 704842

Email: buildingcontrol@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU, Tel: (01446) 700111