From 1 December 2026, we will only accept electronic submissions using Submit-a-Plan. It is free to use and allows you to submit, track and manage your Building Control application. Creating a login is quick and only needs to be done once. After that, you’ll have ongoing access to your applications, inspections and documents.
We will be carrying out maintenance work to one of our form platforms from 7am to 1pm on Saturday 10 October 2026. This means some forms will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Higher risk buildings
A higher-risk building is one that is at least 18 metres in height, or has at least seven storeys, and meets the following criteria:
it is a hospital or care home
it has at least two residential units
Carrying out work on higher risk buildings
If you want to carry out work on a higher-risk building, you need to apply directly to the Building Safety Regulator.
You must not:
submit an application to us
use a private Approved Inspector to submit an Initial Notice.
Measuring building height
You should measure the height from the lowest ground level next to the building to the top of the floor surface of the highest storey .