Building Control Services

Building Regulations cover matters such as structural stability, fire safety, energy conservation, and accessibility of buildings.

The route to approval of works requires the submission of detailed proposals which would usually include plans, but not always. The submission of an application that includes detailed plans enables an early examination of the proposals and identification of issues that need to be addressed in order to achieve a satisfactory result. After the submission the work is inspected at various stages as it proceeds.

The Building Control Service carries other safety roles including :

safety at sports grounds
inspection of dangerous structures
demolitions

Please remember that the Building Regulations are a separate requirement to planning permission and in many instances approval under both is required by separate applications.

We are happy to offer general advice on any of these issues. Please do not hesitate to contact us:

Where to find us

Please call at the ground floor reception of the Civic Offices, where a member of the Building Control Services Administration Team will assist you with any information or booklets you require concerning our services.

If you need to view archive drawings or need technical advice then an appointment should be made by contacting Building Control services who will be pleased to help.

Opening hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Friday: - 4:15pm)
Building Control services: 023 9283 4722
Fax: 023 9283 4103
Email: buildcontrol@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

You can download application forms from the links below. Please note that from 1 January 2010, VAT will be charged at 17.5%.