Building Control Enforcement Policy

Our Enforcement Policies clearly illustrate a structured approach to the way that the council intends to deal with Building Control enforcement.

The principles of proportionality, consistency and transparency are considered vital and are embedded into targeted regulatory activity that delivers a prompt and effective response.

The policy reflects the level of service that the public and business sector expects the council to deliver.

Through an effective inspection and monitoring regime, together with a proactive approach to the early resolution of breaches of Building Regulations, formal enforcement under the provisions of the Building Act is rare. Through close liaison with other internal and external development agencies a coordinated approach will be made to enforcement.