Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Doncaster Council's Building Control administers Building Regulation Issues on behalf of Doncaster Council.
These Government derived regulations ensure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of all people (including the disabled) in or about Buildings. This control extends to both Private and Public buildings, with plan checking and site inspection being undertaken by Building Control officers.
Other functions undertaken by Development and Planning include:
Building Control officers are available for consultation from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, either in our offices or by appointment at your home or business address.
Our Customer Commitment is that we will:
The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has just published a consultation document on proposals for the future development of the Building Control System.
One of the proposals in the consultation paper is to stop the use of Building Notices for major domestic projects, such as extensions and conversions.
Before considering making these changes, it is critical that the public is properly engaged and understand what is proposed.
Therefore DCLG are launching a mini-survey for the public on the issue of limiting Building Notices.
It is an on-line survey which should only take a few minutes to complete. Please use the link below to access this survey, and it will be available until 10th June 2008.
The Council would encourage your participation in this survey to ensure your opinions are considered by DCLG.
Doncaster Council
Development Directorate
The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 1998
I hereby give notice that, from 1st April 2008 a new scheme of Building Regulation charges made under the above regulations has been adopted by this authority. The new Scheme of charges is available for inspection at Danum House, St Sepulchre Gate, and on the link to Application Forms.
Peter Dale
Executive Director Of Development
Doncaster Council
In association with Local Authority Building Control (LABC) a number of Warranty Schemes are available for new homes, social housing and self build projects. Further details are available using the following link:
Comments regarding our service may be made via "Have Your Say", please visit the following page:
South Yorkshire & Humber Built In Quality Awards
South Yorkshire & Humber Local Authorities have launched their first annual Built In Quality Awards which took place on Thursday 6th March 2008 at Tankersley Manor Hotel Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Builders and Developers, who undertook projects in Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, North Lincolnshire, Hull and Barnsley completed in 2006/2007, were eligible to take part in the Building Control Award Scheme. The awards recognise excellence in building within seven categories ranging from small domestic extensions up to the largest commercial projects.
The following projects from Doncaster were short listed and representatives from each company attended the event:
GD Lowther and Sons were nominated in the New Dwellings (Under 10 Units) category for the development of 3 new dwellings at Ellers Road, Bessacarr. At the event GD Lowther and Sons were presented with a Highly Commended certificate.
RJ Cadman Construction were nominated in the Restoration & Conversion category for their work in the refurbishment of Hesley Hall, Tickhill. RJ Cadman Construction were also presented with a Highly Commended certificate.
Please click here for the link to RJ Cadman website: http://www.rjcadman.com/News
Alan Cotterell Practice Limited were nominated in the Community category for their architectural work in connection with the development of the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster. Alan Cotterall Practice Limited were the winners of this category and as such will be eligible for nomination at the National Awards to be held in London on 16 October 2008.
Please click here for the link to Alan Cotterell Practice website :http://www.acpractice.co.uk/
For more information about the event please contact:
Paul Cooper on 01302 734915, e-mail: paul.cooper@doncaster.gov.uk or alternatively visit the link below.
Doncaster Building Control operates a Quality Management System and has achieved registration to ISO 9001:2000.
