Skip to site navigation

Accessibility Options

Font size

Colour scheme

When approval is required

 
You will need approval to do the following:
  • Build extensions and loft conversions
  • Convert a garage into a habitable room
  • Install fixed heating or cooling appliances, but see self-certification schemes
  • Install replacement windows, but see our page on the FENSA scheme
  • Certain structural and other alterations
  • Install cavity insulation
  • Change the use of a property
  • Underpinning
  • Drainage works
These examples of when building control approval is required are provided as a general guide. If you are in any doubt, contact our offices using the details on the right of this page.

Rules for electrical safety in the home

Anyone considering carrying out electrical work in kitchens, bathrooms or outdoors or those adding new electrical circuits to any part of their house will have to notify the Council’s building control department. 

Minor jobs like replacing sockets and light switches in low risk areas such as bedrooms and living rooms will not be affected. 

More on rules for electrical safety in the home.

Find out how to make an application.

A to Z of Services

Contact building control