Responsibility for Building Regulations and Control

Worcestershire County Council do not deal with Building Regulations and Control, as this is a function of the District Councils. In Worcestershire this is dealt with by two Teams:

South Worcestershire

South Worcestershire Building Control Team brings together the Building Control services of Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council into one Partnership.

North Worcestershire

North Worcestershire Building Control Team brings together the Building Control services of Bromsgrove District Council, Redditch Borough Council and Wyre Forest District Council into one Partnership.

The above teams ensure that building work is carried out in accordance with the Building Regulations. 

These Regulations are made under powers provided in the Building Act 1984, and apply in England and Wales. Their main purpose is to ensure the health and safety of people in and around all types of buildings (e.g. domestic, commercial, industrial, new housing, and schools).

If you are considering building or altering a property you should contact the above relevant team, who have a complete Building Control service, from Building Control pre-application advice through to inspection and certification of the completed work.