Submit a building notice

You may need to submit a building notice for works to an existing property.

Planning Committee B meeting cancelled Tuesday 3 September 2024

The Planning Committee B meeting on Tuesday 3 September 2024 has been cancelled and the item on the agenda will be rearranged at a future date.

Planning service charges

Planning services have introduced new charges for withdrawing planning applications that have not been validated. These charges are to recover administrative costs. The charge for Non-Major applications is £41.67 (£50 including VAT) and for Major applications, it is £125 (£150 including VAT).

When to submit a notice

You need to submit a building notice for works including:

loft conversion
new roof
replacement windows garage/carport
drainage
electrical works

This list is not exhaustive. Contact us if you're not sure if you should submit a notice.

Cost

You need to pay a fee to us when you submit your building notice application. View our building control fees.

Submit a building notice form

Submit a notice online

What happens next

we will send you an email confirmation with your reference number, after we receive your application
you’ll be given the name and contact details of your site inspector while we process your application

Contact

Building Control

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

Telephone:

020 8314 8233

Email:

building.control@lewisham.gov.uk

Published on: 29/01/2023