Building control plays a crucial role in ensuring that all building work complies with national standards related to health, safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, and welfare. In Elmbridge, this service is provided by Elmbridge Building Control Services (EBCS) on behalf of Elmbridge Borough Council.
When Building Control Approval Is Required
You may need to obtain building control approval if you are involved in any of the following activities:
- Building a new property
- Extending your home or another building
- Making structural alterations to an existing building
- Converting a building for a different use
- Carrying out other work covered by the Building Regulations
It is important to note that building work must comply with national Building Regulations regardless of whether planning permission is required.
Role of Building Control
Building control officers are responsible for checking that building work meets the requirements set out in the Building Regulations. They provide advice and guidance throughout the entire project, from the planning stage through to completion.
The building control process helps ensure that buildings are:
- Safe and structurally sound
- Accessible and suitable for use
- Protected from fire risks
- Energy efficient
- Built to appropriate health and welfare standards
Without building control, buildings may fail to meet the necessary standards to protect occupants and the wider community.
Elmbridge Building Control Services
Elmbridge Building Control Services (EBCS) delivers building control services on behalf of Elmbridge Borough Council. For more information, residents and developers can visit the Elmbridge Building Control Services page.
Building Safety Levy
If you are building a new property, you must submit levy information along with your Building Control application. More details about the Building Safety Levy are available on the Elmbridge Borough Council website.
