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Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House, Abbey Close,
Abingdon, OX14 3JE
Email: comments@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01235 520202

Building control

Building control is primarily concerned with the health and safety of people in and around buildings, energy conservation, as well as access and facilities for building users. It protects the public by ensuring the legal requirements for building design and construction are complied with. Builders and developers are required by the building regulations and the Building Act 1984 to obtain building control approval. This is an independent check that the building regulations have been complied with.

The following pages should help you work out if you need building regulations approval for the work you are doing, and if so how to apply and how much it is likely to cost. There is also information about other services provided by the Vale’s Building Control Team, which include making sure that dangerous buildings and structures are made safe and demolition work is carried out safely.

Please be aware that if you are thinking about carrying out building work to your home you may need planning permission as well as building regulations approval. More information about the difference between the two types of permission can be found on the page listed below. For more details about how to apply for planning permission please see our Planning applications pages.

If you need more information or advice about a building control issue, please get in touch with the team - see How to contact the Vale’s Building Control Team for contact details.

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