Building Control Portal
What is Building Control?
Building control ensures construction work meets safety, health, and welfare standards set by building regulations. If you're undertaking "building work" under Regulation 3, such as:
- Erecting or extending a building
- Installing or extending services or fittings
- Structural, fire safety, or accessibility changes
- Cavity wall insulation or underpinning foundations
- Work affecting energy performance
You likely need building control approval. Local authorities can enforce compliance, requiring changes or legal action if necessary.
Start a building control application (https://planningportal.co.uk/app)
Start a building control applicationHomeowners
Submitting a building control application for your project?
Our intuitive portal simplifies every step, letting you manage planning and building control applications in one place. Apply quickly, avoid common mistakes, and communicate directly with approving authorities to keep your project on track.
Start an online building control application (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/app)
Start an online building control applicationProfessional Applicants
Submitting on behalf of a client?
Built for professionals, our portal streamlines building control. Transfer data from planning applications, reduce errors with smart pre-filled fields, and submit directly to your chosen authority. Nominate a third party for payment and manage everything efficiently in one place.
Submit a building control application (https://planningportal.co.uk/app)
Submit a building control applicationFrequently asked questions
How-to video library
Browse through our video playlists to guide you through using the features of the Building Control Portal - from log in, creating and managing applications, to requesting a fee and making payment.
Browse video library (https://www.youtube.com/@PlanningPortal/playlists)
Browse video libraryRelated blog posts
Read our updates on the introduction of the Building Control Portal
- A new building control application service is coming – make sure you’re prepared1
- Get ready for our fully integrated Building Control Portal2
- Preview: Our new Building Control Portal3
- https://blog.planningportal.co.uk/2024/02/15/a-new-building-control-application-service-is-coming-make-sure-youre-prepared/
- https://blog.planningportal.co.uk/2024/03/21/get-ready-for-our-fully-integrated-building-control-portal/
- https://blog.planningportal.co.uk/2024/04/17/preview-our-new-building-control-portal/
Further information
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/help
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/help/faq/building-control
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications/building-control-applications/building-control
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications
All-in-One Platform
Manage both planning and building control applications with a single login for a seamless experience.
Smart Data Transfer
Effortlessly link planning and building control applications, transferring relevant details to save time.
Flexible & Compliant
Submit to your preferred building control body with built-in compliance checks to ensure you meet the latest regulations.
Easy Payments
Enter pre-agreed fees, request quotes, and choose who pays—all within the portal.