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Building Regulations - Arrangements for Site Inspection Notifications and Plan Checking
We have reviewed our current inspection arrangements for works under construction. This is as a result of the Government’s announcement of measures to minimise the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
You will have received your project specific site log. This indicates the inspection stages that you should notify us of during construction. Please ensure that you notify us at commencement and all other inspection stages. Please get in contact on 01872 224792 if you need a further copy of this or more information.
Please continue to notify us of each inspection stage:
- by sending an email to buildingcontrol@cornwall.gov.uk
- via the App (see below)
- ring 01872 224792 (option 1)
Please include a phone number in the email so that we can make contact with you about the visit.
We will ask whether anyone at the site is self-isolating or has COVID symptoms. External works and unoccupied building inspections continue following social distancing measures.
Inspections of occupied buildings will need to be carried out by:
- Remote video technology
- And/or photographs
Subject to agreement from our Surveyor.
Remote working continues for all staff and plan checking services continue as normal.
Contact via direct phone numbers is limited so please email or call 01872 224792
Building Control App
You can now book your inspections through the LABC App. Please visit Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the free app.
You will only need to fill in your details on the app once. You can then use the boxes provided to let us know where and when you would like an inspection.
The app also has a link to call us directly.
For more information visit www.labc.co.uk/app
Submitting paper applications by post
We would like to make you aware that during the current Covid 19 situation, none of the local area offices are taking in post (either hand delivered or delivered by Royal Mail)
If you are unable to submit your application electronically, then please send to:
Cornwall Council - Building Control
PO BOX 676
Threemilestone
Truro
TR4 9LD
Thank you for your co-operation during this difficult time.
LABC Building Excellence Awards 2020
Watch our South West winners and highly commended video!
With a short introduction by LABC Chief Executive Lorna Stimpson:
Winner: Best Individual New Home
The Hide, Bude, Cornwall
- Project Team: M & J Builders, The Bazeley Partnership, Rob Colwill
- Local Authority: Cornwall Council
Winner: Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development
Daffodil Fields, Goldsithney, Penzance
- Project Team: 3MS Construction, Laurence Associates, LiveWest Homes
- Local Authority: Cornwall Council
Winner: Best Public Service or Educational Building
RNLI Penlee Lifeboat Station, Newlyn, Penzance
- Project Team:
- Symons Construction
- Studio Four Architects
- RNLI
- Marbas
- TNG Consulting Engineers
- Slade Parry
- M-Safe
- Local Authority: Cornwall Council
Highly Commended: Best Extension or Alteration to an Existing Dwelling
Polgreen Manor, Cornwall
- Project Team:
- P Chapman Construction
- CSA Architects
- Paul Baker
- Millard & Flo
- Airey & Coles Consulting Engineers
- Sam Ovens Landscapes
- The Main Company
- Local Authority: Cornwall Council
Highly Commended: Best Individual New Home
The Fort, Wadebridge, Cornwall
- Project Team: Classic Builders (South West), The Bazeley Partnership, M Smith
- Local Authority: Cornwall Council
Highly Commended: LABC Warranty Site Manager of the Year
Alan Rule, Robertson Developments Ltd
- Site Name: Park an Daras Helston
Highly Commended: Best Small Commercial Project
Carbis Bay Hotel, Cornwall
- Project Team: FMW Construction, The Bazeley Partnership, Carbis Bay Hotel
- Local Authority: Cornwall Council
Highly Commended: Best Large Commercial Project
Tolvaddon House, Tolvaddon Business Park, Camborne
- Project Team: Brady Construction Services, PBWC Architects, LiveWest Homes, MBA Consulting, Randall Simmons
- Local Authority: Cornwall Council
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The LABC has launched a suite of 250 Registered Construction Details (RCDs). This is to help you combat the problem of cold bridging in construction. This will minimise heat loss through the weak junction points in a building’s outer envelope.
Site inspections
We are focusing on providing our customers with excellent customer service. Aiming to provide you with a stress free Building Control experience. Processing your application in an efficient and reliable manner.
To help us to achieve this, we have changed how you book your site inspection. Please now contact us before 5pm on the day before you would like the inspection.
Online: Book a site inspection
Email: buildingcontrol@cornwall.gov.uk
Tel: 01872 224792, option 1
LABC App: www.labc.co.uk/app
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- Cornwall Council - Building Control
PO BOX 676
Threemilestone
Truro
TR4 9LD - 01872 224792
- buildingcontrol@cornwall.gov.uk