Building Regulation approval – is that the same as Planning Permission?

No! – there is a big difference. When you make a Planning Application, our colleagues in the Town Planning Division look carefully at issues like the appearance of the building and the effect it will have on adjoining properties etc. You will not however be asked for the nitty-gritty details about how your building will be constructed – things like foundations, floors, roof and walls etc

These detailed constructional issues are dealt with under the Building Regulations for which a completely separate Building Regulation application is needed.

By Simon Whale|2023-02-24T14:43:48+00:00February 24th, 2023|Other Questions|

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EBCS, formerly Elmbridge Borough Council Building Control, is the first Building Control Mutual in the country. We are a staff owned company set up to provide the building control service on behalf of Elmbridge Borough Council. The company was created with support and finance from the Cabinet Office and is staffed by the same team that worked for the Authority.

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