Building regulations

Building regulations set standards for the design and construction of structures.

Amendments to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents L1, F1 and O for Wales

There are amendments to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents L1, F1 and O for Wales, that took effect on 23 November 2022. The amendments cover energy efficiency, ventilation and overheating.

Find out about the amendments to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents L1, F1 and O for Wales (external website)

Services and information

Building regulation consent

Find out if you need building regulation consent.

Apply for Building Regulations consent

Submit an application for Building Regulations consent.

Retrospective Building Regulations Approval

Apply for Building Regulations approval for works carried out without consent.

Arrange an Inspection

Arrange for a building control officer to visit your site.

Report a dangerous structure

Report a dangerous structure to be investigated.

Report unauthorised building works

Report potential unauthorised works to be investigated.

Demolitions

Let us know if you are going to demolish a building (or part of).

Approved Documents (external website)

View the Approved Documents containing practical and technical guidance on building regulations.

Why choose local authority building control?

Advantages of using Local authority building control.