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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.
Planning service charges

Planning services have introduced new charges for withdrawn planning applications. These charges are to recover administrative costs. The charge for Non-Major validated applications is £41.67 (£50 including VAT) and for Major validated applications, it is £125 (£150 including VAT).

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

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Scaffolding and hoarding

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

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.

Pollution information for developers and businesses

Find out how we manage industrial pollution in the borough.
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