Useful documents and links

Also see the approved documents (building regulations) page.

Application forms and fees

Current charges and fees:

• Building Control Charges and Fees – 8 April 2024 (pdf, 1 page(s), 76.78 KB)
• Building Control Miscellaneous Fees – 8 April 2024 (pdf, 1 page(s), 68.64 KB)
• Building Control Charges Guidance 2024 (pdf, 1 page(s), 128.19 KB)

Charges and fees from 7 April 2025:

• Building Control Charges and Fees – 7 April 2025 (pdf, 1 page(s), 79.32 KB)
• Building Control Miscellaneous fees with effect from 7 April 2025 (pdf, 1 page(s), 54.27 KB)
• Building Control Charges Guidance 2025 (pdf, 1 page(s), 106.77 KB)

Building control forms:

• Building Regulations application form – Word version (docx, 2 page(s), 60.78 KB)
• Building Regulations application form – PDF version (pdf, 2 page(s), 82.75 KB)
• Building Regulations application form – notes (pdf, 2 page(s), 984.54 KB)
• Electrical installation form (docx, 1 page(s), 70.71 KB)
• Reversion notice form (docx, 2 page(s), 157.24 KB)
• Form 10 cancellation notice (pdf, 1 page(s), 98.67 KB)
• Notification of change of dutyholder (pdf, 5 page(s), 248.15 KB)
• Completion notice (pdf, 3 page(s), 116.04 KB)

External links to further guidance

• Manual to the building regulations (merged approval documents) – GOV.UK
• The Party Wall etc Act 1996 – explanatory booklet
• Do I need a building regulations application? – LABC
• Tell me about building regulations – LABC Front Door
• Getting started on your Building Project – LABC
• Information on Common projects – Planning Portal
• Your garden walls: better to be safe – GOV.UK
• Chimney breast removal guidance and video – LABC
• Building Control Guidance – Planning Portal
• Interactive guide for common building projects – with advice on what permissions are needed
• Exempt buildings guidance – LABC
• Guidance on loft conversions – LABC Front Door
• Conservatory guidance – LABC
• Why should I use someone in a Competent Person Scheme? – LABC

Policy documents

• Building regulations policy statement (pdf, 2 page(s), 141.27 KB)

Our service standards

Our service standards aim to provide clear information to customers and Members about what to expect from us in the services we offer. These also aim to clarify what we cannot provide, and so reduce unrealistic expectations.

• Building control service standards (pdf, 2 page(s), 118.06 KB)

Building control enforcement policy

Our primary function is to protect people’s health and safety in the built environment. This involves, among other things, enforcing the following legislation:

• The Building Act 1984 (as amended)
• The Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and other allied legislation
• The London Building Acts (Amendment Act) 1939 (or superseding similar legislation)
• The Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975
• Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987

In so doing, we aim to enforce in an equitable, practical and consistent manner.

• Building control enforcement policy (pdf, 4 page(s), 170.18 KB)