Building control
If you are considering constructing a new building, extension or
undertaking alterations, Building Control is the Council service
that will assist you with your responsibility to comply with
building regulations.
Obtaining building regulation approval is a legal requirement,
which is separate from planning permission. Both seek to
produce similar outcomes with respect to the quality of building
work, however they are two different types of approval. You
will be required to produce copies of approvals if you are selling
a property.
It is important to check if you require approval before you
start work. Please contact us using the details in
the right hand column, for free advice. Please note our surveyors
are on site during the morning and in the office after 1pm.
If you wish to meet with an officer please phone to arrange a
convenient time.
Guidance on how to apply, forms and fees can be
found here
Guidance on when work needs to be inspected.
To arrange an inspection call 01706 924327 or 01706
924325 before 3pm the day before you want the
inspection.
Follow the link to find out if you require building regulations
approval.
Guidance on the responsibilities and role of building
control.
Paperless application
Downloadable guidance and links to useful
web sites.
Forms and guidance when undertaking demolition work.
Planning permission primarily deals with the appearance and
siting of buildings and extensions. Guidance can be
found here.
Link to list of partner architectural practices
Copies of decision notices
These are available at a cost of £24 per copy by emailing us
at building.control@rochdale.gov.uk.
We will supply a copy of the notice when we receive your payment
either by post or in person at our offices.