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Building Control

  • For information on how best to contact the Building Control team at Rochford District Council.

  • Find details about Building Control regulations on a property.

  • When you submit a building regulation application you will have to pay a fee, known as a 'Charge', to Rochford District Council based on the type or cost of the works. 

  • For answers to some of the most common questions we get asked.

  • Information about what works a Building Notice submission is needed for.

  • Our Building Control team will assess the danger and respond accordingly to any report of a suspected dangerous structure.

  • If you intend to carry out demolition operations you must give notice in writing to the Council under Section 80 of the Act.

  • Building Regulations do not apply to certain buildings, including conservatories, porches, carports and detached garages.

  • Full Plans is the most popular way to make an application and accounts for the majority of applications we receive.

  • Did you submit a building regulations application before 15th June 2022, if so, you may be affected by the ending of the transitional provisions for new building regulation requirements.

  • Important legislation surrounding public and private sewage pipes.

  • If alterations or extensions have been undertaken without a Building Regulation application having been submitted, this may cause difficulties when you are trying to sell your property.

  • In order to make a reversion application you will need to contact your local authority building control team.

  • Once you have submitted your Building Regulation application and decided to start the building work you need to notify your Building Control Officer.