Building Control

What Building Control does

Building Control makes sure:

• all buildings meet Building Regulations
• to establish functional standards for building design and construction to improve the health and safety of people in and near buildings.

As well as health and safety, Building Regulations support energy efficiency in buildings and help meet the needs of people with disabilities.

Building Control also oversees other aspects of construction including:

• controlling demolition
• licensing temporary and special structures
• dealing with dangerous structures.

Islington Council Building Control has powers to enforce Building Regulations 2010.

How Building Control works

Building Control works with designers, architects, contractors, fire services and our planning department to help you complete your building project to a high standard.

• We provide efficient, value for money, statutory building control service for work within Islington
• As a non-profit, local organisation, we can offer competitive rates and a vast knowledge of local issues.
• We have a high level of competency supported by ISO 9001 and decades of experience in the sector.
• Our staff are affiliated to the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) and we are represented as a member of the London District Surveyors Association (LDSA). As a member of LABC, we are able to partner with other local councils to offer a nationwide service, registered details approval and warranties to suit a range of situations.
• Our public status means you can be sure of an accountable and thorough service.

Advice and information about Building Control

Get information about the Building Regulation application process:

• get practical advice on home improvements from Front Door
• find out about the Building Safety Act
• see technical and legal updates for information about the new Building Control regime that came into force on 1 October 2023.

Our enquiry service

The duty service on Tuesdays is no longer running.

Our enquiry service is available for enquiries about:

• historic applications, if you are the owner of the property
• current building control applications, if you are the duty holder, principal designer, or principal contractor

Email building.control@islington.gov.uk and include your building control application reference.

Search for a record or submit an application

To search for a building control record or submit a new application visit the Citizen Portal.