Building control

Most building works have to meet national standards known as building regulations for them to be legal.

These standards cover design, construction and alterations and aim to ensure that any project is safe, healthy and convenient for everyone including the public.

Our building control service makes sure that all structures, properties or extensions are built properly, according to the building regulations.

The building regulations are supported by Approved Documents, which set out how to comply with the regulations.

To report a building control issue, email building.control@charnwood.gov.uk.

Building Regulation Changes to the Building Control hourly rate charge

Building Regulation Fee and Charges Fees Charnwood Borough Council and North West Leicestershire District Council

Notice is given under the Building Control Charges Regulation 2010 that a new scale of Building Control Charges will take effect from April 1, 2023.

The hourly charge for Building Control provision and associated services will increase from £55 an hour to £65 an hour.

The new charges will take effect from May 1, 2023.

The revised scale of charges for work types will be published on May 1, 2023.

Should you have any questions about the changes please contact building.control@charnwood.gov.uk.