Building Control
Our professionally qualified and experienced Building Control team
check building proposals for compliance with Building Regulations
and inspect works during construction (you can request
a site inspection). Other related services include responding
to reported dangerous structures and other matters of public safety
such as demolitions and the licensing of places for entertainment
or sport.
If you are considering any building works or alterations to your
home, you may need to seek approval under the Building Regulations
by making a Full Plans or Building
Notice application. If you have already carried out building
works which should have been authorised you must apply for a regularisation
certificate. Charges will most probably
apply and can be calculated on our Charges
pages.
To find out more, you may like to take a look at our Householder's
Guide to Building Control or see our frequently-asked
questions and what's exempt?
pages.
We also provide more detailed information on general development
issues which may be of interest to both householders and professionals.
Sustainability
Find out more on how to make your proposed extension or home improvements more enviromentally friendly and sustainable by following our  Householders Guide to Sustainable Design and Construction (2.01MB, PDF file) and the Architect's Guide to Sustainable Design and Construction (1.52MB, PDF file)
Solar Panels and Wind Turbines
In view of the current interest in solar panels and wind turbines, the Council have produced the following Solar Panel and Wind Turbine Guidance Leaflet (409KB, PDF file)
Smoking shelters and other features
In view of the new Smoking Legislation which comes into force on 1 July 2007,
an advice note has been produced.
Getting in touch
If you need to, please do not hesitate to contact
us at building.control@bexley.gov.uk.
We would also welcome your feedback on our service to you.
Our Service Standards
- We intend to approve every plan submitted. To achieve this,
you will sometimes be asked to amend the plan to show compliance.
- We will give a decision on plans within five weeks, although
you will be asked to allow us eight weeks if the proposals are
complex or you have time to wait.
- We will be available to give advice on building matters at our
reception enquiry desk at Wyncham
House.
- We will inspect works on site within 24 hours of being requested
to do so although, in practice, most inspections will be made
on the same day.
- We will aim to respond to reports of safety risks within one
hour during normal office hours.
- We will provide a courteous and helpful service.
- Every sector of the community will have equal access to the
services provided.
- We aim to deal with all initial enquiries as quickly as possible
and according to the published service standards.
- If a written response is required a reply will be sent as soon
as possible and always within ten working days.
- All telephone messages will be returned within one working day.
- You will always be told the name of the person you are speaking
to or the name of the person who will be dealing with your enquiry.
- To assist us in providing a quality service we will regularly
ask for your comments.
- If you are dissatisfied with the service you receive you will
have the opportunity to make a complaint.
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