Newtownabbey Borough Council - Building Control

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Building Control

Building Control

The Building Control section is responsible for enforcing building regulations which deal with all practical matters relating to the construction of a building/extension or works. Issues they consider include fire safety, thermal insulation, structural stability, drainage, facilities for the disabled, and stairs.

Other Services include:

Street Naming and Numbering
Dangerous Structures
Pre-Submission Consultation
Property Certificates - for the conveyancing of buildings being sold.

Fees for Non-Statutory services:

£30 Copy of Approval Notice
£30 Copy of Completion Certificate
£30 Copy of Comfort Letter
£30 Completion Letter Pre 1994 work
£30 Confirmation of Exemption
£30 Stamping of Additional Plan Set
£30 Confirmation of Postal Address
£30 Archive Search
£30 View Plans
£5 Copy of Plans / per A1 sheet
£60 Property Certificate - Standard 10 year search
£60 Property Certificate - Search of any 10 year period
£85 Property Certificate - Full search back to 1973
£25 Property Certificate - Upgrade of 10 year to full search

Related Websites:

Download Northern Ireland Building Control

Download Energy Trust Northern Ireland

Download www.planningni.gov.uk

Newtownabbey Borough Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Newtownabbey Borough Council's Building Control Section has a statutory obligation to enforce Building Regulations to:

Ensure that people live and work in safe buildings
Protect the environment

If you wish alter or change a use of a building you will have to complete a Building Control application. Building Control is customer focused and will provide the public with help and guidance on how to comply with Building Regulations.

Examples of work requiring a Building Control application are:

Erecting a new building.
Extending an existing building.
Converting a roof space or garage.

If you are unsure whether or not you need to complete a Building Control application please check with us on 028 9034 0140.

If you are required to complete a Building Control application you need to decide which type of Building Control application you require. There are two main routes:

Full Plans
A full plan application can be used for any type of work, and has two main stages, vetting and approval of drawings following by inspection on work on site.
Building Notice
The Building Notice is a fast track application suitable for domestic work only. Working drawings are not normally required for minor works and the construction details are agreed on site as work progresses.

You can making a Building Notice application by completing the appropriate form and submitting this to the Newtownabbey Borough Council with a site map sufficient to clearly identify the site. Forms can be obtained by contacting Building Control on 028 9034 0141 or downloading a pdf application form from the Northern Ireland Building Control website.

How Much Will It Cost?

Fees are determined by the Department of Finance and Personnel for Northern Ireland. Fees are based on fixed fee categories/estimated cost of work. A convenient way to check fees payable is to visit the Northern Ireland Building Control website. A fee sheet is also available at Mossley Mill reception.