Building Control

All topics

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
Pay a building control fee
Find out how to make payments for services provided by the Building Control Team
Street Naming and Numbering
We are responsible for naming all streets and for the numbering or naming of properties within the Torfaen area