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Building Control Research Service

Building Control documents that have been submitted, unlike planning documents, are not public records and access for some is restricted to the owner of the documents.

Copies of Building Regulations Decisions Notices and Completion Certificates  

Copies of Building Regulations Decision Notices and Completion Certificates can be supplied upon written request to: building.control@rochford.gov.uk and is subject to a fee of £36 inc VAT.

Copies of Building Regulations Plans

Copies of Building Regulations plans can be supplied providing proof of ownership of the property and of the originating documentation is obtained. A written request will need to be to sent along with the relevant consent to: building.control@rochford.gov.uk and is subject to a fee of £36 inc VAT.

The charge is for the officer time to undertake research of the record and provide the requested documents.

Please note: There will be no refund if the requested documentation can not be located within our archives.

We aim to provide a response within 6 weeks.

Fee payment

The fee of £36 inc VAT can be paid by:

  • Using our Pay For It service - choosing Miscellaneous Payments > Planning > Research Fee
  • Telephone to Customer Services- quoting the site address.
  • BACS - quoting the site address