Christmas Office Closure

Please note that our offices will be closed from 1:00 PM on Wednesday 24th December 2025 and will reopen at 8:45 AM on Monday 5th January 2026.

During this period, if you need to report a dangerous structure, please do not use the online form, as it will not be monitored. Instead, or urgent/ emergency dangerous structures please contact our out-of-hours teams:

Stroud area: 01453 222 104
Gloucester area: 01452 396 220

Please be aware that there will be a call out charge associated with these call out that will be recharged to the owner of the dangerous structure. For non urgent dangerous structures that can wait until the 5th January please email: building.control@stroud.gov.uk

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a happy festive season.

Gloucestershire Building Control Partnership

Where quality meets compliance

Gloucestershire Building Control Partnership (GBCP) is your trusted gateway to expert Local Authority Building Control services—proudly serving communities on behalf of Stroud District Council and Gloucester City Council.

About our service

Gloucestershire Building Control Partnership

Safe buildings, assured standards

With a shared commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, GBCP brings together the best of both councils to deliver a seamless, professional, and customer-focused building control experience.

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Application forms and charges

Download our application forms and view our current charges.

Make an application

Book an inspection

Book an inspection when your project reaches a key stage before covering up the work or moving forward.

Request a building control inspection

Dangerous structures

If a building poses a danger, the Council can investigate and take action to ensure it’s made safe.

Report a dangerous structure

Demolition

Before demolishing a building, you must notify building control and wait for the Council’s counter notice before starting work.

Submit a Demolition Notice

Professional and responsive building control services

At GBCP, we provide a trusted, efficient, and customer-focused building control service across Stroud and Gloucester. Our experienced surveyors ensure all construction meets current building regulations supporting safe, sustainable, and accessible development.

From home extensions to large-scale projects, we offer expert guidance and regulatory support at every stage helping you build with confidence.

Why choose GBCP?

Free pre-application advice – Call 01453 766321 (option 4, then 2) for an informal chat or to arrange a site visit.

Competitive application fees – Great value for expert building regulation support.

Friendly, practical guidance – Delivered by experienced professionals who understand your project needs.

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