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Building control Related questions

  • Can I amend supporting documents after I have sent a building control fee request?
  • Can I cancel or amend a building control fee request after it has been sent?
  • Can I change my mind after receiving a building control fee, and apply to a registered building control approver instead?
  • Can I choose a different authority to submit by building control application to?
  • Can I send a fee request to multiple building control bodies?
  • Can I use a location plan from my linked planning application for a building control fee request?
  • How can I tell the difference between my building control and planning applications?
  • How do I agree a building control fee amount?
  • How do I create a building control account?
  • How do I find out about Building Regulations?
  • How do I log in to the Building Control Portal?
  • How do I make a payment for my building control application?
  • How do I nominate someone to pay for an application?
  • How do I reset my building control password?
  • How do I submit a building control application?
  • How do I submit my building control application to a registered building control approver (RBCA)?
  • How long does building control approval take?
  • How long does it take for a payment to reach the local authority?
  • The building control body have replied stating they cannot provide a fee, what do I do?
  • What are the transaction limits for the Nominate payment option?
  • What file types can I upload to support my building control fee request?
  • What is a building control body?
  • What is a partnership agreement?
  • What is linking an application?
  • What is the difference between planning permission and building regulations approval?
  • What is the service charge for submitting a building control application?
  • What should I do if there is a problem with my online payment for an application?
  • Why can I no longer submit an application to my chosen building control body?
  • Why can’t I amend my building control application?
  • Why can’t I log in to building control?

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