Apply for building control

Make a building control application

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

During the restrictions for Coronavirus (COVID-19), our office is open to visitors by appointment only. The best way to submit documents and applications is online or by email. You can still use the letterbox at Causeway House to submit documents, which we will collect regularly.

There are three types of building control application, and you need to decide which application is best for the work you are carrying out:

To make a building control application, you can: 

  • submit the application yourself
  • employ someone (such as a builder or architect) to help you
  • use someone registered with a competent person scheme to carry out your work

Building Control

Address: Causeway House
Bocking End
Braintree
Essex
CM7 9HB

Telephone: 01376 557781