Waste collection services resumption

Garden waste and recycling (glass, cans and plastic) collections will resume from SEPTEMBER 9. More details and FAQs can be found on this link: https://www.allerdale.gov.uk/en/news-and-blog/date-announced-for-waste-and-recycling-collections-to-resume/

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What is building control?

Building control ensures a development is built to the correct standards to ensure it is safe, energy efficient, and meets the requirements of disabled people.

Whether or not Planning Permission is required, most work has to comply with national Building Regulations.

Examples of factors building control monitors for approval are:

Structural stability
Means of escape in case of fire
Resistance to moisture and drainage
Stairways and access for disabled persons

Unlike our friends in the planning department, our building control team do cover developments within the Lake District National Park boundary.

How do we ensure the building regulations are complied with?

When you start a building project, you can:

submit plans to us and we will inspect on site to ensure the regulations are being complied with
alternatively, a building notice can be submitted by a suitably qualified person.

Help with the building regulations

We are here to help you comply with the building regulations. If you need advice contact our building control team:

Phone: 01900 702 520
Text: 07860 017 719
Email: building.control@allerdale.gov.uk

Steps to apply for building control compliance:

Step 1 - Check if you need it

Step 2 - If you do, apply online (you can do this even if you have started or even finished the work on your property)

Step 3 - Book an inspection with our friendly team

Step 4 - Check it is all registered with us correctly upon completion

Renovating Your Home Guide eBook

Please follow this link to the latest eBook of Renovating Your Home

Custom Build Guide eBook

Please follow this link to the latest eBook of the Allerdale Borough Council LABC Custom Build Guide.

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