Types of application

Further information on what services we are able to offer are available on ourPlanning and Building Control page.

Full Plans submission

• You will need to prepare detailed plans of your proposals drawn to a recognisable scale, such as 1:100, 1:50, 1:25, 1:20.
  • The plans will need to include any necessary sections, plan views and elevations to clearly show the proposed building work and its effect on any existing buildings.
• You will also need to give details of the materials that you intended to use in the carrying out of your project.
• Full Plans application form (PDF) [392KB] (opens new window)

Building Notice

• This cannot be used if the proposed work relates to a building applicable (before or after) to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• This should only be used for building work in respect of minor domestic works, and where the work is not over or close (within three meters) to the centreline of an Anglian Water Sewer pipe).
• Building Notice application form (PDF) [416KB] (opens new window)

Regularisation

• This procedure allows for the consideration of appropriate works to be carried out and completed without the submission of plans.
• Notice is required for minor works.
• Regularisation application form (PDF) [294KB] (opens new window)

Partner Authority Scheme (PAS)

• You can choose to work with any Local Authority Building Control Surveyor to undertake all pre-application and design work, regardless of the project's geographical location.
• You will have to be partnered with us to take advantage of this type of working.
• Partner Authority Scheme form (PDF) [300KB] (opens new window)