Building control
We check building work in the borough to ensure reasonable standards of construction, as well as health and safety for people in and around buildings. We are committed to providing a quality service to the public by means of a flexible and responsible approach within the framework of the Building Acts and Building Regulations. The legislation sets out acceptable standards of construction and we will ensure that these standards are met, by approving drawings and calculations as well as inspecting work in progress.

We support the Building Control Performance Standards (2006) (Green Book) published by the Department for Communities and Local Government. We are committed to providing a level of service as laid down in that document to achieve compliance with the Building Regulations. Please refer to the Planning Portal for the online version of the document.

Building [Local Authority Charges] Regulations 1998

Wandsworth Building Regulations Charges Scheme 2008

Please note that from 1st April 2008 revised charges for Building Control services will apply. Any new application submitted on or after 1st April 2008 should be accompanied by the revised charge payment as detailed on the relevant schedules which will be published shortly.

Please contact us on 020 8871 7620 for further information.

In this section of the site you can:

• Find out what works are subject to building regulations
• Find out whether you need building regulations consent
• Find out how to apply for building control consent
• Download building control application forms
• Submit your application form online 
• Who to contact in building control
• Search the building control applications database