Building Control

What does Building Control do?

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.

What does the law require?

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)

How can I get advice on my project or book an inspection?

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 by contacting us on 01865 249811 or email buildingcontrol@oxford.gov.uk.

Do I need Building Regulations Approval or Planning Permission?

Visit the interactive Interactive House Guide pages of the Planning Portal website for advice on building regulations and planning permission.

You should contact our Planning department to check whether planning permission is required for your development.

What other services do we provide?

Other services we provide include:

1. Examining plans and calculations for compliance with the Building Regulations.
2. Inspecting building works to ensure that they meet the minimum standards set out in the Approved Documents.
3. Action to protect the public from dangerous and dilapidated buildings or structures.
4. Demolitions monitoring.
5. Safety of Sports Grounds.

A summary of a property's Building Control applications since 1992 can be found on our LocalView site.

LABC New Home Warranty

LABC New Home Warranty (LABC NHW), together with LABC, can provide developers and self builders with a complete range of developer services to support build programmes from start to finish, from warranties, right through to sale with the Home Information Pack service. The synergies of providing these services under one roof allows them to pass significant cost savings on to you.  Services available include:

• 10 year Structural Warranties
• Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments 
• EPC, PEA and accredited SAP Assessments
• SBEM Assessments
• Acoustic Testing
• Air Pressure Testing
• Home Information Packs

To find out more, contact LABC or obtain a quotation, visit the LABC New Home Warranty website.

Further Information

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Page last reviewed 5 April 2012