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Building ControlWorking together
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The key points of our service areValue for money - publicly accountable, non-•profit making, independent and financially secure.Qualified surveyors with technical expertise •on a full range of building types and schemes; ranging from traditional to innovative in design.Local knowledge which help you avoid •hidden problems on your building project.A “team” approach where we will discuss •technical problems and offer practical solutions.Getting it right first time means •concentrating on prevention rather than cure.Being locally based we can respond with site •visits when you want them.“In house” fire risk assessments.•
Close working relationship with the fire •service.Liaison with other local authority •departments including planning and conservation.Fairness and practically minded surveyors, •offering a consistent approach.We can provide a “Development Team” •involving other local authority services.Access to over 3,000 surveyors through the •LABC network.Extended services available, including SAP •calculation and EPC production
We guarantee: Free Pre-submission consultation - pre-•application visits can be arranged. Speedy plan checking service.•Site inspection service tailored to your needs.•Comprehensive knowledge of local ground •conditions.Conditional or Stage approvals and •completions as agreed.Electronic application submissions facility•
Other useful informationBy using our services you also become part of the wider LABC (Local Authority Building Control) family, which gives access to a wide range of addition services. We offer a number of complimentary services in addition to the building regulations functions and through our own Extended Services team and LABC Building Support Services, we provide just about anything you could expect from a one stop shop.
Warranty products/ Bonds facility•SBEM calculations•SAP calculations (including EPC)•Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments•Access Audits•Fire Engineering consultancy•Fire risk assessments•Structural engineering•Air pressure testing•Acoustic design and testing•Ecohomes/BREEAM •
Why use Cornwall Council Building Control Services?The advantages are many. We consider the level of service that we provide is second to none in terms of experience, quality and cost. Cornwall Council Building Control Services has many years experience in dealing with the interpretation and implementation of Building Regulations and associated matters. You will also find our extensive local knowledge a valuable resource.
Qualified building control professionals are available to advise you on technical matters and Building Regulation interpretation throughout the day. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards and ensuring the built environment in which we all live, work and play is safe and healthy. As building standards grow ever more complex, we will work with you to achieve quality construction.
Whether you are a building owner, developer, contractor, architect or professional adviser, you can rely on us. We have unrivalled experience of assisting in the design process and inspecting building work on site using our combination of hands on experience, local knowledge and technical expertise.
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Did you know?Building Control approval is totally separate from Planning Permission. You may need one, or the other, or both. Planning Permission deals with the appearance of the proposal and the effect it will have on the neighbours etc. For more information on Planning Permission please visit the Planning Portal at www.planningportal.gov.uk.
Building Control is all about helping people to comply with the Building Regulations and ensure buildings are safe, sound, economical and accessible.
The Building Regulations are a set of standards, observed nationally and administered locally, covering things like energy conservation, disabled access and the health and safety of people in and about the building. There are two main types of Building Regulation submission:-
Full Plans Application - This is suitable for all work. Under this method the structural plans are examined by the Building Surveyor and a decision is issued within an agreed time of up to 5 or 8 weeks. We aim to assess applications within 10 days of submission. This means that your builder will be working to approved drawings.
Building Notice Submission - This is suitable for all domestic work providing you are not building over a public sewer. You can start your project within 48 hours of acceptance. Either way work will be checked on site at various stages, however the Building Notice has more stringent checks on site.
Whichever application type you choose, upon completion of works, a Certificate is issued which will be needed if the property should ever be sold. Approved Full Plans applications and Building Notices expire after 3 years unless the work has commenced.
A fee is payable depending on the works involved. Please see the Building Control scale of charges for further information.
Cornwall Council Building Control Services.Cornwall Council Building Control came into being when the six District Councils and Cornwall County Council merged in 2009 to form Cornwall Council.
The service is made up of a team of 30 Chartered Surveyors, Building Engineers, Fire Engineers and support staff. By working closely with the building industry our professional Surveyors and Engineers ensure that buildings are designed to comply through our inspection program, to ensure that construction work meets the necessary standards.
The advantages of using us are that you get a consistent building control service across the whole of Cornwall and an inspection program tailored to your building project. We can assist you with pre-submission advice as well as assisting with the selection of materials and methods of compliance on site.
Some examples of when Building Regulation consent is required:-
When erecting or extending a building•New kitchen, WC or bathroom that involves •new waste pipes or underground drainageConversion of a house to flats or bedsits•When building an attached, and some •detached, garagesWhen making internal alterations which •structurally affect the buildingWhen converting a loft or roof space•Underpinning a building•Replacement windows•Electrical work•Installation of heating appliances•
Some exempt building work:-
Conservatories and porches are exempt •providing; they have a floor area of less than 30m², glazing complies with Part N (Glazing-safety in relation to impact etc), are single storey and built at ground floor level. They also need to be separated from the habitable parts of the building by suitable windows, doors or walls.Carports providing they are less than 30m² •and are open on at least two sides.
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Garages and small detached buildings which •have a floor area of less than 15m² and contain no sleeping accommodation. If they are between 15m² and 30m², they must be more than one metre from the boundary or its curtilage or be constructed substantially of non combustible material.A detached building to store plant or •machinery and not normally used by people.
Inspections:-
A Building Control Surveyor will come out to you when you commence your building work and will then discuss what stages of work they will need to see. It is important that you keep us up to date on your progress or you may have to open up works so that we can check it is satisfactory. This takes time so it is far better to avoid any problems and keep your Building Control Surveyor fully informed. When the work has been finished and your Building Control Surveyor is satisfied that the work complies, we will issue a Certificate of Completion.
How to make a Building Regulation Application:-
Forms can be requested or collected from one of the offices listed below. Alternatively, you can download forms from our website and send them to us with your payment. Please see the Building Control Scale of Charges for further information on the fee payable. For more detailed information regarding the Building Regulations please visit www.cornwall.gov.uk www.cornwall.gov.uk; click on Environment and planning, then follow the links to Building Control.
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If you would like this information in another format or language please contact:
Cornwall Council County Hall Treyew Road Truro TR1 3AY
Telephone: 0300 1234 100 Email: [email protected] www.cornwall.gov.uk
Cornwall Council Local Authority Building ControlWest Camborne Tel: 01209 614420 Fax: 01209 614001 Email: [email protected]
Central Truro office contact details Tel: 01872 224383 Fax: 01872 224322 E mail: [email protected]
St Austell office contact details Tel: 01726 223456 Fax: 01726 223323 Email: [email protected]
East Bodmin office contact details Tel: 01208 265658 Fax: 01208 265684 Email: [email protected]
Liskeard office contact details Tel: 01579 341470 Fax: 01579 341037 Email: [email protected]
