Building Design & Construction

Many building projects in schools, such as the construction of an internal wall, removal of a wall or door or internal alterations to form a new room, right through to full rebuilds and new extensions, will require permission under the Building Regulations.

The Council’s Local Authority Building Control section provides a complete professional, efficient, competitive and cost effective service, designed to provide you with the Building Regulation approval you legally require for your project.

Working closely with you and your chosen architect, we will become part of your design team. We will not only assist you in obtaining Building Regulation approval but also add value to your project by ensuring the project meets your needs and requirements too.

For larger projects involving the need for Planning permission, we also bring the added advantage of working closely with the Development Control team from the project's inception to completion, ensuring no conflicting advice is given.

Once a design and specification has been agreed and approval given, our work does not stop as we continue to work closely with your builder and architect to inspect the work on site as it progresses, ensuring the project continues to meet the requirements of Building Regulations through to completion.

We fully understand that most, if not all, projects are required to be completed before term time and, for this reason, we provide same day inspections which will allow work to progress without delay.

 What We Offer You

•  Professional advice from a dedicated team
•  Free 1 hour pre-project advice for all projects
•  To work with your chosen designer to get the best project possible to meet your needs and the Building Regulations
•  Close working relationship with Development Control for schemes requiring Planning Permission
•  Completion of all relevant statutory consultations
•  Competitive charges without a reduction in service delivery
•  Deduction of any pre-advice cost from appraisal charge
•  Specific surveyor for your project from start to finish
•   VAT free charges if paid by you (or LA design team)
•  Full site inspection service as work progresses
•  Same day site inspections
• Local knowledge of buildings and ground conditions
• Provision of all necessary documentation included in costs, ​through to completion of your project