General advice
The building control team are responsible for making sure all
building work complies with the building regulations and for the
health and safety of people in and around buildings.
We can provide expert advice on
Before you start building work you or your agent (i.e.
architect, builder, surveyor, developer) must notify the council
either by submitting a full plans or building notice for building
regulations approval.
If you have any doubts about the work you are planning to do you
should consult us first.
Types of notifiable building work
- construction of new buildings
- conversions of existing buildings i.e. loft conversions
- extensions
- internal alterations
- demolitions
- roofing
- drainage
- electrical work
- heating
- replacement windows
A full plans submission is usually best for major work and is
needed for buildings where people are employed e.g. offices and
shops.
A building notice may be used for minor domestic work where a
full plans submission is not required. This may be used
without the need to prepare full plans or wait for an approval
notice although you may be asked to provide information such as
structural calculations or plans.
A regularisation certificate is required when previous works
have been carried out without building control approval.
In each case there will be a charge to pay as outlined in the
charges schedules published on the Fees and
charges section
How to contact us
For all general enquiries please telephone the
planning & building control hotline: 020 7364 5009
Building control offices
Mulberry Place (AH)
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London
E14 1BY
Fax: 020 7364 5265
Email: planningandbuilding@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Open: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday - except public holidays
Map and
directions to planning offices (PDF, 110K)