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Self build homes

Local authority building control is the largest provider of building control services to the construction industry by far and as a not-for-profit operation our services are always charged at cost.

Here are some of the self build developments our teams have been involved in:

South Street, Lewes

A Grand Designs-featured new build, designed by Sandy Rendel Architects.

A pre-commencement meeting and detailed full plans submission assisted in creating a very necessary escape route (the home sits on a bank of the River Ouse).

Building control team: Lewes and Rother District Councils

Saltwinds, Oreston, Plymouth

Building contractor Julian Greep was selected to build this unusual family home. 

The preliminary meeting held with the building control officer meant that after only nine days Conditional Approval was granted with four minor Conditions.

Building control team: Plymouth Council

 

Contact us

For more information on any of the above please contact our Director of Regulatory Policy Martin Taylor at martin.taylor@labc.co.uk or by calling Deputy Chief Executive Lorna Stimpson on 07525 967226.

Or speak to your local council's building control team about building regulations.

Old Dairy, West Amesbury, Salisbury

A brand new period country cottage near Stonehenge, built by Bennington Developments.

Because of the project scope and vision, close working with the building control team was necessary and pre-commencement and milestone visits were arranged to make sure everything ran smoothly. LABC Warranty were also involved.

Building control team: Wiltshire Council

An arts and crafts-inspired house designed by Hetreed Ross Architects.

The building control team were happy to help with pre-application queries and dealt with the application itself, and the homeowners were delighted with their new home! 

Building control team: Wiltshire Council

Maple Grove, Endmoor, Kendal

Seaside art deco was the style which inspired the design of this home. 

Issues such as problems with building on a steep slope were dealt with successfully thanks to the collaboration between architect, builder, structural engineer, building control team and client and this was key to the success of the ambitious project.

Building control team: South Lakeland District Council

Laurel Barn, Mells, Frome

A group of three buildings set around a courtyard, designed by Batterham Matthews Designs Ltd. 

The positive partnership built between the homeowners and architects, as well as detailed and compliant designs helped bring this 'forever' home to fruition.

Building control team: Mendip District Council

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