Building Control Services
Last updated: 12 April 2012 15:44 UKWe are responsible for ensuring that all building works within the Portsmouth City boundary are carried out in accordance with the Building Regulations 2000, the Building Act 1984 and other legislation. Building Regulations cover matters such as structural stability, fire safety, energy conservation and accessibility to buildings.
We also carry out other safety roles including :
- safety at sports grounds
- inspection of dangerous structures
- demolitions
Service Pledge
We pride ourselves on providing a customer friendly and efficient service, including:
- full pre application advice
- fast and efficient plan checking – within 10 workings days
- experienced, well qualified and helpful staff
- site visits at short notice, normally a same day service if request received before 10am
Please note that Building Regulations are a separate requirement to planning permission and in many instances approval under both is required by separate applications.
Here is a guide to Building work, replacements and repairs to your home from the Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG) website.
How to contact us
- write to: Building Control Section, Planning Services, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AU
- phone : 023 9283 4722 / 023 9283 4606
- fax : 023 9283 4103
- email : buildcontrol@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
You can find more details about Building Regulations from these websites:
- Local Authority Building Control (LABC)
- The Planning Portal
- Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG)
More about our Building Control services
Application forms and feesHelp with building regulations
Starting work and inspections
Building regulation exemptions
Dangerous structures
Demolitions
Building regulations approved documents
Partnerships
