Building control

Make a building control application and find out if your project needs to meet building regulations

Planning a residential development?

From 1 October 2026, a new government Building Safety Levy will apply to new residential building control applications and initial notices in England. Developments with fewer than 10 homes and certain other types of development may be exempt.

Learn more about the levy, exemptions and what this means for your application

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Before you apply for Building Control

Get advice on whether you need to make a building control application for your project

The building control application process

Your questions about building control and the application process answered

Brent Building Control

Our team can help you develop safe, sustainable, efficient and accessible buildings

Street names and numbering

Information on how to apply to give a name or number to a new building or street

Demolition supervision

What you need to do if you plan to demolish a building or part of a building

Derelict properties

We have certain powers to deal with privately owned empty buildings that are a danger