Building control information

Building control provides a statutory consultancy service that enforces public health and safety through the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

The service, which is fee income generating subject to competition from the private sector, includes the following:

Processing applications for Building Regulation approval
Make an application (Application forms)
Advice on how to appoint an Architect and Builder/Tradesman
Inspection of work on site to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations
A consultation and advice service to customers, contractors, developers, architects and industrialists on Building Regulation issues
Control of demolitions
Dangerous structures
Boarding up
Record of public sewers
Safety at Sports Grounds
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- LANTAC
- Partnership
Advice on Access to Buildings

Our service

We seek to deliver a high quality, customer focused building control package. In order to achieve this we can tailor the service to meet your individual needs. Included within this, we provide:

Preliminary advice on all building regulation related aspects, including means of escape and fire precautions.
Specialist advice pre and post application on all aspects of building accessibility.
Comprehensive site inspections and on-site advice.
All necessary statutory consultations.
A competitive fee structure, which can be negotiated on major build schemes.
Ability to partner with you for schemes both within and outside the Erewash Borough boundary to provide you with a consistent approach and service tailored to your needs.

With the benefit of pre-application involvement we can deliver a more streamlined approval process.

We have close links with other council sections including Development Control, Environmental Health and Highways. We have developed a good working relationship with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.

With respect to construction in the borough, we have a wealth of previous experience including knowledge in relation to ground conditions etc.

Our aim is to help you complete your project as efficiently as possible.

Our commitment to you

Within building control we have developed a customer focused approach and see ourselves as a member of the construction team, rather than a control service, and can offer valuable advice with regard to the implications and application of the Building Regulations.

We have set our own service performance targets which identifies our commitment to you our customer. Our main purpose is to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings.

For further information and advice please contact us on 0115 907 2229 or 0115 907 2221.

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