The Building Control Service (Building Control Authority)

What is Building Control?

The Building Control Service amongst other things administers the Building Regulations by the passing of plans and checking of building works on site.

In Wealden the Building Control Service deals with:

• Dangerous Structures
• Demolitions
• Disability Access
• Structural Design
• Building over Sewers - Drainage
• Local Acts 

East Sussex Building Control Partnership

As part of the transformation programme under implementation at Wealden District Council, and similar circumstances at Eastbourne Borough Council, the Building Control Services of Wealden and Eastbourne have formed a partnership to provide a shared service throughout both Authorities.

The shared services now operate under the new branding of East Sussex Building Control Partnership as from 1st April 2011. The principal partner under the agreement will be Wealden, with the service being based at the Council Offices in Hailsham.

What buildings do the Building Regulations apply to?

Apart from electrical safety (domestic only), the regulations apply to all types of buildings, ie offices, shops, houses, public assemblies, leisure facilities, public houses, restaurants etc.

There are however minor exemptions in relation to certain domestic structures (always check with the Building Control Authority if you are in any doubt)

How do I gain permission under the Building Regulations?

You can do this either by submitting a Full Plans or Building Notice application, or a Regularisation Certificate.

How to I apply for Building Regulations Approval?

This can be done online via Wealden's Building Portal (currently unavailable) for all application types and where payment can be made online.  Alternatively, you can complete an application and submit hard copies via the postal system.

Fees

The current scale of partnership fees (updated July 2012) (pdf) for submitting Building Regulation Applications.

Building Control Service Charter

This Charter sets out the standards of service which customers can expect from Wealden's Building Control service.