Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Building Control and Regulations

Building Regulations apply to many aspects of building work carried out to all types of buildings, e.g. houses, shops, offices, factories, schools, hospitals and warehouses. The Regulations also apply to minor work such as replacing windows and doors, removing  internal load bearing walls, installing additional toilets or converting the roof space to a room, as well as erecting new buildings and extending property. Building Regulations may also apply when a property changes its use, e.g. from a house into flats. 
If you are thinking of carrying out building work, please check with the Local Authority (using the contact details to the left of this page) in order to establish if the proposed work is subject to control under the Building Regulations

Public Access:

From 1st April 2013 you will no longer have the option to submit a Building Control application via the Public Access system. Electronic applications with pdf attachments can still be submitted by email to building.control@stockton.gov.uk and payment may also be made by debit/credit card over the telephone (01642) 526046

Submission and payment may also be made in person by visiting the Stockton Customer Service Centre (see address below) or you may wish to send both application and payment by post. Please note that all cheques should be made payable to 'Stockton-on Tees Borough Council' 

Stockton Central Library
Church Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 1TU

Office opening times: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm 

Price List:

A Building Control Price List is available at the bottom of this page. For any further queries regarding a fee payment, please contact Raymond Sullivan on Tel: (01642) 526040

Demolition Notice:

The Local Authority requires a demolition notice for the demolition of any building over 1750 cubic ft. Demolition can commence 6 weeks after you have submitted the notice, unless notified otherwise. See below for a copy of the demolition notice and guidance

Please send completed notices with £150 (made payable to Stockton Borough Council) to Raymond Sullivan, Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LD or email raymond.sullivan@stockton.gov.uk

Further details:

The main purpose of the Building Regulations are to:

• Promote conservation of energy
• Secure the health and safety of people in and around buildings
• Provide access to buildings and facilities, for people of all abilities

The Regulations control the following areas:

• Structural Stability
• Fire Safety
• Site Preparation & Resistance to Moisture
• Toxic Substances
• Resistance to the Passage of Sound
• Ventilation
• Hygiene
• Drainage and Waste Disposal
• Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems
• Stairs, Ladders and Ramps
• Conservation of energy
• Access to/Use of buildings 
• Glazing
• Electrical safety

Building Control and Planning Customer Service Charter

Our pledge to you

We will:

• Listen carefully whilst respecting confidentiality
• Ensure that you are treated fairly and without discrimination
• Provide clear information using plain English
• Provide a friendly, approachable and professional service
• Deal with complaints promptly & confidentially

Building Control & Planning Customer Service Standards

We will:

• Aim to answer all calls within five rings (15 seconds)
• Aim to return voice messages within 24 hours
• Normally acknowledge emails on the same day and provide a response within 10 working days
• Normally provide a response to all written correspondence and complaints within 10 working days
• Aim to make help available within ten minutes of your arrival when visiting our reception area
• Building Control Fast Track applications will be processed within three working days
• Deal with all Planning applications within the statutory period
• Maintain customer satisfaction above 75% 

What happened when you asked for change?

You asked / We acted

You asked us to:                                   

Ensure your telephone calls are dealt with in a more efficient manner

So we:

Provided extra training to Customer Service staff enabling them to transfer calls to the correct officers

You asked us to:      

Inform you of any site inspections that we may make whilst you are away from home

So we:

Ensure a calling card will be left at the property providing details of the Surveyor that visited with a direct contact telephone number for you to use

Web Links

Stockton Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.

• Online Planning - Submit and review planning applications online
• National Planning Portal
• Approved Documents to the Building Regulations
• The Building Regulations 2000
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Have Your Say on The Future of Building Control