Who Protects....

Local Authority building control protects the interests and safety of individuals, communities and businesses.  Building Control Surveyors help the developers, architects and builders of houses, apartments, offices, shops and factories achieve today’s higher standards. (pdf 5,120 KB)

Accessibility By Design

This design guide seeks to present the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 and the Building Regulations (Amendment) 2003 Approved Document M Access to and Use of Buildings (2004 edition) in terms of good building design. (pdf 5,642 KB) 

Building work, replacements and repairs to your home

This leaflet highlights the types of building work that will need to be notified to your Local Authority Building Control unless the work is carried out by an Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) installer who is registered with the right Competent Persons Scheme. (pdf 119 KB)

The Code for Sustainable Homes

The Code is the national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes. The Code aims to reduce our carbon emissions and create homes that are more sustainable. (pdf 1,318 KB)

The Code for Sustainable Homes: Case Studies Volume 2 - March 2010

This publication has examples of a second set of case studies on how new Code Homes have been designed, planned, built and what they are like to live in. (pdf 1,649 KB)