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Building Control ensures the health and safety of people in and around buildings. It protects the public by ensuring the legal requirements for building design and construction are complied with.
We are dedicated to providing builders, architects, other construction professionals and the general public with a professional service, which is responsive, efficient and cost-effective. Oxford Building Control Services is Quality Assurance Registered to ISO 9001:2000.
Builders and Developers are required by the Building Regulations and legislation contained in the Building Act 1984 to obtain building control approval. This is an independent check that the Building Regulations have been complied with. Please see the document below for a guide to Building Regulations:
| Building Regulations Guide (512kB PDF) |
Building Control Officers are available Monday to Friday before 10.00am and there is usually an Officer or Technical Administrator around during the day if you need some advice or would like to book a meeting. You can also email queries or book an inspection from the contact panel on the right
Please note that it is worthwhile contacting the Planning department to check whether permission is required for your development.
Other services we provide include:
For more information on our services, please download the documents below:
| Building Control Handbook Folder (739kB PDF) |
| Building Control Service Charter (34kB PDF) |
A summary of a property's Building Control applications since 1992 can be retrieved on our LocalView site.
We value your opinion and would be grateful for any feedback enabling us to continually improve our service. Please complete the survey below about our Building Control service and send it back to us at the address stated on the right of this page:
| Building Control Feedback Form (1461kB PDF) |
Choose from the links below for further information:
There are currently two methods of applying for Building Regulations Approval, a 'Full Plans' submission, or a 'Building Notice'.
This page has links to some useful websites and downloads of useful information.
This page details the stages when site inspection is required.
There are certain buildings and building works which do not need a formal application.
A dangerous building or structure can be anything on or about a building or structure that may be a danger to members of the public.
The Council has powers to enable it to control aspects of the demolition of all buildings or structures within the district, except those that are exempt from such control.
Information about accessible building design
This page tells why regulations are required.
Page last reviewed 17 Nov 2008