Building Control

Building Control administers the councils’ duties set out in the Building Act 1984 and other relevant building legislation. We also provide a service to our customers working alongside designers and contractors to achieve compliance with the regulations.

We seek to ensure that all new building work complies with the appropriate standards, that the health and safety of people in and about buildings is not compromised and that the welfare and convenience of people with disabilities are catered for satisfactorily.

Building Regulations are minimum standards laid down by Parliament to secure the health and safety of people in or about buildings. They set functional requirements and standards for the design and construction of buildings, the provision of services and fittings, and the conservation of fuel and power and access facilities.

The earliest form of Building Regulations dates back to the Public Heath Act of 1876, where bylaws were brought into effect, governing the way in which buildings could be built.

Building Regulation consent should not be confused with Planning Permission, in many cases both types of consents will be required our guidance note explains the difference in more detail

Related Documents

• Fees & Charges
  Torbay Building Control service summary of the scale of charges effective from 1 December 2008.
  Last updated: 02/12/2008 (113 KB)

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