Applications
Changes to the Building Control Application Process
From October 2023, new regulations came into force. This places new requirements on duty holders, which includes the applicant, client, principal designer and principal contractor. Please read the guidance found here for further information. Applications for Building Control Approval with Full Plans (the new name for Full Plans applications) have changed, and the applicant has a duty to ensure they have competent designers and contractors working for them if they do not deem themselves competent.
For Applications for Building Control Approval with Full Plans and Building Notices, the applicant must submit to the Building Control Body a notification of completion in accordance with Regulation 16(4a). Failure to submit this notification will result in the completion certification being withheld. If you would like to find out more about this process, please contact the Building Control Team who will be glad to discuss it further with you.
Building Control phone numbers
Building Control are operating a new phone system. Please continue to use 0208 736 6058 to arrange inspections or to speak to a member of the team. Individual officer extension numbers will be disconnected. If you wish to speak to a particular officer please call 0208 736 6058.
You can submit your application via an online form, or by downloading the forms and sending them in:
Online form
For online applications please use the link below.
Start your building control application
Online applications are sent to local authorities across the country free of charge. There are lots of benefits of submitting your plans including:
- it's free
- open 24 hours a day 7 days a week
- no printing or postage required
- applications can be managed and tracked online
Downloadable forms
Alternatively you can find the list of downloadable forms here. You can then print them or email to us.
Same Day Site inspections*
Harrow Building Control operates a same day site inspection service for the benefit of our customers. If you require a same day inspection you must telephone the office before 9.00am on the day. (020 8736 6058)
At busy times please leave a message and one of the team will get back to you. Unfortunately, we cannot arrange same day inspections by email.
Site inspection times
Site visits are available on weekdays from Monday to Friday. Inspection times are:
- Morning visits: 10am -12.30pm
- Afternoon visits: 12pm - 3pm
If booking an inspection by phone and all our officers are busy, you must leave a message on the voicemail stating the following:
- Property Address
- Date of the Inspection
- What is being inspected (foundation, roof etc.)
- AM or PM
Our messaging service is monitored continually between 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri) so a member of the team will contact you.
*We will endeavour to carry out same day site inspections when booked by phone only, and before 9.00am that day. You may also contact us on bcontrol@harrow.gov.uk before the date that you require the inspection but we recommend you arrange inspections by phone.
It may be possible to book outside these hours by prior arrangement with a specific officer.
Planning advice
Unfortunately, Building Control Staff are unable to offer Planning Advice. Please contact the Duty Planner, which operates Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm on 020 8424 1660.
Building Control searches
If you are requesting copies of documents or historical records under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (the Regulations) please email: property.enquiries@harrow.gov.uk
Please note the Local Authority is only obliged to maintain records for up to 15 years.