Building Control Services

Even if you have already received planning consent for your building project, you may also require Building Regulation consent before you can start work.
The Building Regulations include minimum standards for the construction of buildings, and the laws relating to buildings and fire safety.
Applications this page provides information on applications and fees:
How to Apply
Types of Application
Building Regulation Charges 2009-2010
Exemptions this page provides information on buildings and works exempt from Building Regulations:
Information and Advice this pages provides answers to frequently asked questions
Building Regulations this page provides the following information:
About Building Control
History of the Building Regulations
Current Building Regulations
Powers of Enforcement
Our Service Aims
Dangerous structures and Public Safety
Demolition - Control and Advice
What's New In Building Control
LABC New Home Warranty
Further Information
Information and advice on planning: Development Control
Information on local environmental issues: Environment and Health
Information on local plans: Planning Policy
Contact Us
Tel: 01493 846664/846396
Fax: 01493 846110
Building Control
Maltings House,
Malthouse Lane,
Gorleston,
Norfolk,
NR31 OGY
Open: 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri
Useful Links
For information on Building Regulations:
Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Local Authority Building Control
Building Standards Information
For information on materials certification:
For information on disability:
For information on professional bodies:
For information on window replacement:
For information on registered oil installers
Office of Public Sector Information
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