Building Control
Find out about building regulations, how to apply and search for Building Control applications.
Building Control fees 2024/25
Notice of publication of our fees and charges 2024-25 (PDF) [738KB] for Uttlesford District Council starting from 1 April 2024.
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Changes to the Building Regulations with effect from 1 October 2023 have introduced the role of dutyholders.
Read our guidance on how this changes the way you apply for building regulations approval.
There is a new form that you will need to submit with all applications.
Building control: when to contact us
You will need to check if you need building regulations approval before you construct or change buildings in certain ways
Make an application for building regulations approval
Make a full plans application, submit your building notice or apply for a regularisation certificate
Building Control: how to contact us
There are 5 members of the Building Control team. Find out who they are and how to contact them
Building regulations: what they are
Building regulations are compulsory safety standards for design, construction and alterations.
Pay for Building Control applications
How to pay your building regulation fee or site inspection fee invoice
Search Building Control applications
Most building work requires consent under provisions contained within the building regulations.
Dangerous structures
How to report dangerous structures including buildings, parts of buildings, garden walls and hoardings
Street naming and numbering: register a new address
We are responsible for the numbering and naming of streets in Uttlesford
Building regulations chargeable and non-chargeable account 2021/22
Statement of chargeable activities and non-chargeable activities for 2021/22 with comparisons to previous years