Building Control

Building Regulations

Building regulations approval is different from planning permission. You must check if you need approval before you construct or change buildings in certain ways

Access to Buildings by Disabled People

Everyone providing a service has to consider making improvements to the physical structure of their buildings to make them more user friendly for disabled people

Dangerous Structures and Public Safety

If you wish to report a building or structure that poses an immediate danger, please telephone 01495 762200

Demolition

Demolition is dealt with under the Building Act 1984. Generally, it requires six weeks prior notice to be given before demolition begins

Street Naming and Numbering

We are responsible for naming all streets and for the numbering or naming of properties within the Torfaen area

Pay a building control fee

Find out how to make payments for services provided by the Building Control Team