Building Control

The homeowner's guide to building regulations

Loft conversions, garage conversions, cellar conversions and domestic extensions. Your expert guide to everything extending.

Homeowners guide

Security for new dwellings

Find out more about Approved Document Q which came into effect on 01/11/2018. This covers the requirement for security which only applies when a new dwelling is erected.

Approved Document Part Q

Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB)

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

All new developments of more than 1 dwelling house or where construction area is 100m2 or more will need to submit a SuDS application.

Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB)

Partnerships

Since 2007 we have been working in partnership with leading local businesses with a common goal of improving building standards. Find out who we work with.

Partner Authority Scheme

Approved documents

Practical guidance on how to comply with the Building Regulations is provided within 'Approved documents'.

Welsh Government

Fire safety and sprinklers

Frequently asked questions about sprinkler systems.

Fire safety - sprinklers

Demolitions

If you are planning to carry out demolition work you may need to let us know before you start.

Demolitions

Planning Permission

Find out if you need planning permission before starting any building works or changes of use.

Planning

Street Naming & Numbering

If you need a new street named or a building named and/or numbered please apply for Street Naming & Numbering

Street Naming & Numbering

Council services

Business

Council & Democracy

Building Control

Building regulations

Building regulation applications

Site inspections

Completion certificates

Competent person scheme

Dangerous structures

Exempt buildings

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