Building control

Advice on building regulations, accessibility, demolitions and dangerous structures.

Making a building regulation application

The first step is to request a quote for the work that you wish to undertake. Once we have supplied you with a quote you can submit your Approval With Full Plans, Building Notice or Regularisation online.

Building Regulation charges

A charge is payable when you submit a Building Regulations application to the Council. The amount of the charge payable depends on the work which is to be carried out. To request a quote please contact our Building Control team.

Site inspections

Building Regulations require that you or your builder notify the local council at various stages so that the work can be inspected.

Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Guidance for carrying out building work under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, or what to do if your neighbour tells you they're about to carry out work.

Post- application advice

All the information you need to know after applying for a building regulation application.

Pre-application advice

All the information you need to know before applying for a building regulation application.

Dangerous structures and buildings

Ipswich Borough Council has the legislative power to deal with buildings and structures which are a danger to the public.

Reversion of Building Regulation Applications

Find out what you need to do if your Approved Inspector is no longer able to carry out their building control function for controllable work.

Change in fees

In accordance with the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010 and LABC Member Guidance on the Publication of a Building Regulation Charges Scheme, Ipswich Borough Council is giving notice of an amendment to it's existing charge scheme.