Building Control

Thanet's Building Control team aims to ensure that building work throughout the district is undertaken safely for those involved in the work and those subsequently using the buildings. The team also assists with issues relating to energy conservation and the provision of facilities and access for disabled people.

Building control advice

The Planning Portal provides detailed advice and guidance relating to Building Regulations.

Building Regulations apply to building work in England and Wales and set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety and health for people in or about those buildings. They also include requirements to ensure that fuel and power is conserved and facilities are provided for people, including those with disabilities, to access and move around inside buildings. It is important to understand how to comply and the consequences of not complying.

Building Regulations approval is a separate matter from obtaining planning permission for your work. Similarly, receiving any planning permission which your work may require is not the same as taking action to ensure that it complies with the Building Regulations.

Book a building site inspection

You may book a site inspection by one of the building control site surveyors online.

This service is available Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.

Advanced Bookings

We are only able to accept bookings for visits one week in advance.

Please note:

bookings for same day visits MUST be received before 10am
a Building Control Surveyor will call between 10.30am and 17.00pm on the day of your booking
we are unable to be more specific about the time of the visit.