Planning and building control

As a major regional centre located within the M25, Watford is Hertforshire's most significant town and plays a vital role in its economic prosperity as a successful commercial hub and as a desirable place in which to live, work, study and enjoy leisure time.

Planning

A planners table

Planning covers the location of the project, the siting, height and size of the building and the percentage of the plot that you want to build on.

The planning authority look at things like local policies, the appearance, the materials, the colour of materials, the match of the bricks and tiles, often applying conditions. You may need to check if you require planning permission from your local authority before you build on site.

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Building Control

A building site / construction site

Building regulations are legal minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings to help ensure the health and safety of people in or around those buildings.




 

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Contact

For more information, help and support on Planning and Building Control, the best way to contact us is by using our online contact form.

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