About building control

Whether you are planning to build a small extension, a new property or just changing the use of your premises, talk to us before you do anything.

We offer a top quality service to businesses and the general public, advising on all construction matters. We offer the following services free of charge:

building regulations and fire safety guidance
pre-application advice
advice throughout your building project
guidance on local authority national type approval confederation (LANTAC).

Contact

Building Control

Fourth Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU

Email:

building.control@lewisham.gov.uk

Telephone:

020 8314 8233

Published on: 29/01/2023

When carrying out any building work/maintenance or removal of any part of a property which is adjacent to the public highway (road, pavement or rear lane), the safety of all users of the highway must be paramount.

Building and construction licenses

When carrying out building work on a property which is adjacent to the public road, the safety of all users of the road must be paramount.

Health and safety

Pollution information for developers and businesses

Find out how we manage industrial pollution in the borough.