Building Control

 

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

 

Other Areas Covered

Dangerous Buildings - Any building regarded as dangerous is investigated with the objective of making such structures safe and alleviating any danger to the public.

 

Demolition work-safety - Ensuring that any demolition is carried out in a safe manner

 

Derelict property - Investigating any ruinous and dilapidated buildings and seeking remedial measures

 

Securing Buildings Public Health Risks - Protecting non-residential buildings posing a risk to the public

 

Sports ground Safety - Ensuring that sports grounds are safe for public use

 

Application Forms

Building Control Application Forms are available here to download

 

Guidance Notes

Advice on making applications, fees, replacement windows, loft conversions and radon protective measures

 

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 applications through Track-a-Plan, allowing you to see the progress of your application.

 

Related sites

For other useful websites relating to Building Control

 

Contact

Tel: (01446) 704689

Email: buildingcontrol@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk