Building Control

We make sure building work in North Somerset meets the legal requirements of the Building Regulations.

These are national standards which apply to all types of buildings, from multi-million pound commercial developments to an extension to your home.

The Building Regulations cover the health and safety of people in and around the buildings, the conservation of fuel and power and access for people with disabilities.

You can now apply for Building Regulations electronically.

For more information as to how to do this visit our how to apply electronically page.

We check and approve plans of proposed works, and then carry out site inspections of the work on site as it progresses.

We also regulate dangerous structures and demolition work.

We give a fast, efficient and cost effective service to householders and major developers to produce high quality buildings that comply with national standards.

For more information contact our Building Control team or visit our service standards page and download our Environmental and Consumer Services service standards..

You may also need planning approval. For more information see our planning advice section or contact our Development Control team.